Monitor Okta Health Status Using the RSS Feed

Administrators can monitor Okta health and system status without using API keys or credentials by utilizing the Okta Status Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed, accessible via a button on the main status page. The RSS feed provides an XML output that an external tool must pull periodically to check for updates. While the feed does not support automated push notifications natively, administrators can monitor the feed and configure external tools to send notifications when updates occur.

• Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
• Okta Classic Engine
• Okta Status

How do administrators utilize the Okta Status RSS feed for monitoring?

To monitor Okta's health status without requiring API keys or credentials, access the Okta Status RSS feed. The feed provides an XML output containing the latest system status updates.

Locate the RSS feed button on the main status page, configure a script to pull the XML data, and set up external tools to send notifications.

1. Navigate to the main status page at Okta Status and select the RSS feed button, or access the XML data directly at Okta Status RSS.
2. Configure an RSS reader or custom script to periodically pull the feed to retrieve the latest updates.
3. Monitor the feed and configure external tools to send notifications when status changes occur, as the RSS feed does not natively send automated push notifications.