How to Set an Okta App Integration to Use firstName.lastName Instead of the Okta Username
Nov 13, 2025
Single Sign-On
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Overview
This article discusses whether it is possible to set the username for an app to the user's firstName and lastName rather than the Okta username.
Applies To
- Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Application
- Okta Integration Network
Solution
Yes, this is possible by using an expression with the Okta Expression Language (OEL). Follow the steps or video below.
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Log in to the Okta Admin Dashboard and navigate to the application's Sign On tab.
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Click the Edit button and scroll down to the Credentials Details heading.
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Select Custom from the Application username format dropdown menu.
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In the field below the Application username format, enter
user.firstName + user.lastName
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Click the Save button.
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