Why the Login Page Displays "Password is incorrect" even when User Does Not Exist in Okta
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Administration
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Overview
This article explains why the login page displays the following error message even when the user does not exist in Okta:
Password is incorrect
Applies To
- Okta Login Page
Solution
It is a security measure. This error is displayed even when the user does not exist in Okta to prevent bad actors from identifying whether they have discovered a legitimate user account.
