How to Allow All Users to See the Names of Their Identity Provider (IDP) in Okta

Sep 12, 2024

Okta Classic Engine

Okta Identity Engine

Administration

Overview

This article describes the steps to allow all users to see the names of their Identity Provider (IDP) in Okta.

Applies To

Solution

Enable IDP Discovery: In the Admin Console, navigate to Security > Identity Providers. Ensure that IDP Discovery is enabled. This feature allows users to see a list of available IDPs during the authentication process.
Configure IDP Labels: In the IDP Discovery settings, specify the labels or names for each IDP that will be displayed to users. By default, Okta uses the IDP's metadata to populate the names. However, customize the labels to make them more user-friendly or descriptive.
Test the User Experience: Once the IDP labels are configured, test the user experience by accessing the Okta sign-in page. Users will now see the names of the IDPs as specified in the IDP Discovery settings. They can select their desired IDP from the list during authentication.