How to Update Application Username Using an Expression Language
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Lifecycle Management
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Overview
This article describes how to update application usernames using Okta Expression Language (OEL).
Applies To
- Okta Expression Language (OEL)
Solution
To update the username format on a specific application, navigate to the application in question: Sign On > Application Username Format > Edit > Custom > Enter the appropriate expression.
Some popular expression examples are below:
- For FirstName.LastName, use the following expression: user.firstName + "." + user.lastName
- For FirstName + LastName, use the following expression: user.firstName + user.lastName
- For First Initial + LastName, use the following expression: substring(user.firstName, 0, 1) + user.lastName
