Error "Api validation failed: name" when Changing a Brand's Name
Oct 16, 2025
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Administration
Overview
This article discusses the following error encountered when attempting to update the name of a Brand:
Api validation failed: name
Applies To
- Branding
Cause
This error is generated due to a brand that has the same name as the tenant.
Solution
To alleviate the error, consider changing the name of the current brand to a unique name or changing the name of the duplicate brand to accommodate the new entry.
