What Character Sets Are Compatible with Okta API
Feb 4, 2026
API Access Management
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Overview
This article clarifies which character sets are supported by Okta and provides guidance on addressing issues related to unsupported characters.
Applies To
- Okta REST API
Cause
Okta supports a specific subset of the Unicode Transformation Format 8-bit (UTF-8) specification. Issues occur when an application attempts to use character sets or specific Unicode ranges that Okta does not currently process. Please note that this also includes characters such as emojis.
Solution
If encountering issues related to unsupported character sets, try converting the character set to a supported one or contact Okta support for assistance. To avoid issues, ensure that the character set used in the app matches the character set supported by Okta.
