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0D5WR000027elf10AAOkta Classic EngineAdministrationAnswered2026-09-11T16:26:01.000Z2026-09-11T15:37:27.000Z2026-09-11T16:26:01.000Z

MichaelL.34598 (Customer) asked a question.

Need to add an Administrator

The previous Administrator is no longer employed I need to add myself as the Administrator to troubleshoot some issues we are having with OKTA.


  • Mihai N. (Okta, Inc.)

    Hi @MichaelL.34598 (Customer)​ , Thank you for reaching out to the Okta Community! 

     

    Organizations require a new administrator when the previous Okta administrator is no longer employed. Resolve this issue by contacting the assigned Okta Account Executive or Customer Success Manager to discuss recovery options and open a support case.

     

    Applies To

    • Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
    • Okta Classic Engine
    • Administrator Access

     

    Solution

    How does an organization add a new administrator when the previous administrator leaves?

    Contact the assigned Okta account representatives to discuss recovery options and open a support case on behalf of the organization.

    • Reach out to the assigned Okta Account Executive.
    • Reach out to the assigned Okta Customer Success Manager.

     

    Summary

    Contact the assigned Okta Account Executive or Customer Success Manager to regain administrator access when the previous administrator leaves.

     

     

     

     

     

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    Hope my answer helps! 

     

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