Find the Group ID Through the Okta Admin Console
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Lifecycle Management
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Overview
Retrieve the Group ID of an Okta group directly from the Okta Admin Console URL. Use this unique identifier to manage group memberships or create automation scripts.
Applies To
- Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
- Okta Classic Engine
- User Lifecycle Management
- Groups
Solution
What is the process for retrieving a Group ID from the Okta Admin Console?
Navigate to the specific group within the Okta Admin Console and extract the unique identifier from the browser address bar.
- Sign in to the Okta Admin Console.
- Go to Directory, and then select Groups.
- Enter the group name in the search bar or browse the listed groups to locate the specific group.
- Select the name of the chosen group.
- Locate the group ID at the end of the URL in the browser address bar. The URL format consists of a combination of letters and numbers, such as
https://<tenant>-admin.okta.com/admin/group/00g5j4jojlGZMzfhM697.
