How to Remove Access or Hide the Okta Dashboard from Users

In some scenarios, it might be desired to hide the Okta Dashboard from some users. While all users are assigned to the Okta Dashboard by default and cannot be unassigned, this article provides some ways to hide the Okta Dashboard from users. 

• Okta Dashboard

There are a couple of options that help restrict the Okta Dashboard from Users (a combination of them can also be used for the best outcome):

1. Disable the Okta End-User Dashboard for specific groups/users
       A: For Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
   1. In the Admin Console, go to Security > Authentication Policies.
   2. Select the Okta Dashboard app.
   3. On the Rules tab, click Add rule.
   4. Enter a Rule Name (for example, Disable Access to Dashboard for Groups).
   5. Set the following rule conditions:
      1. In the IF section, specify which users/groups qualify for the new rule.
      2. In the THEN section, set the Access is option to Denied.

    B: For Okta Classic Engine

1. In the Admin Console, go to Applications > Applications.
2. Select the Okta Dashboard app.
3.    In the Sign On Policy area, click Add Rule.
4. Enter a Rule Name (for example, Disable Access to Dashboard for Groups). 
5. In the PEOPLE section, specify which users/groups qualify for the new rule. 
6. In the ACCESS  section, set the Access option to Denied. 

2. Changing the Default Sign-in App 

1. In the Admin Console, go to Customizations > Brands.
2. Click on the Brand.
3. Go to Pages > Sign-in page and click on Configure.
4. Go to the Settings tab.
5. In the Default application for Sign-In Widget section, click Edit.
6. Enter an AppLink.
7. Click Save.

3. Use an Embedded (Self-hosted) Sign-in Page. This is a more complex topic, so please explore our Embedded Okta Sign-In Widget fundamentals guide.