Automatic Reactivation of Log Streaming
Jan 9, 2026
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Workflows
Automations
Administration
Overview
This article clarifies whether log streaming can be automatically reactivated and details how to trigger notifications for deactivation events.
Applies To
- Log Streaming
- Event Hooks
Solution
Automatic reactivation of log streaming is not supported. To request this functionality, submit a feature enhancement request on Okta Ideas. For more information on the Ideas program, refer to the Okta Ideas Overview FAQ.
As a workaround, configure an Okta Event Hook to trigger an email alert notification when log streaming stops.
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Configure an Event Hook to trigger when the system log event
system.log_stream.lifecycle.deactivateoccurs. -
Configure the Event Hook to send a notification to the external endpoint.
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Use the endpoint to generate an email or other alert.
NOTE:
- For guidance on setting up Event Hooks, refer to Event Hooks.
- For a list of event types, refer to Event Types.
