How To Stop Okta Sign-In Widget From Remembering Username Field
Jan 13, 2026
Administration
Okta Identity Engine
Overview
This article outlines the process of preventing the Okta Sign-In Widget from automatically populating the username field.
NOTE: This will not impact credentials saved by the browser
Applies To
- Okta Sign-In Page
- Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
Cause
This is because the Remember user on sign-in option is enabled.
Solution
Navigate to Security > General > Organization Security and Disable Remember user on sign-in.
