"Username or password are not required because no authentication occurs" Error when Assigning Bookmark App in Okta
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Overview
When assigning users to a Bookmark application in Okta, administrators encounter an informational message stating that authentication is not required. This occurs because Bookmark applications do not use credentials. Acknowledge the message and proceed with the assignment to resolve the confusion.
Bookmark App is in bookmark mode. Username or password are not required because no authentication occurs.
Applies To
- Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
- Okta Classic Engine
- Okta Integration Network (OIN)
- Bookmark Application
Cause
Okta displays this informational message to clarify that the Bookmark application does not require a username or password. Administrators often perceive this expected behavior as an error.
Solution
How does an administrator complete the Bookmark application assignment?
Acknowledge the informational message and complete the user assignment by following the standard save process.
- Select Save and Go Back to proceed with the assignment.
Why does Okta restrict application user profile modifications?
Okta displays the same informational message when an administrator attempts to modify the application user profile of a user already assigned to the Bookmark application. Selecting the pencil icon next to the user on the Assignments tab triggers this message. Okta restricts profile modifications in the user interface because profiles are not required for this application type.
