What does Just In Time (JIT) provisioning do in Okta?

Just In Time (JIT) provisioning in Okta is a feature that facilitates the automatic creation of user accounts at the moment of their first authentication attempt. This means that when a user attempts to log in for the first time to an application that is integrated with Okta, the system checks for the existence of that user account. If the account does not already exist, JIT provisioning ensures that the account is created seamlessly to allow the user to gain access without requiring a pre-existing account to be set up by an administrator.

This method is particularly advantageous in environments where there are frequent changes in users, such as in organizations that onboard new employees or other users regularly. JIT provisioning helps streamline and automate this process, reducing administrative overhead and improving user experience. By eliminating the need for manual account creation tasks, organizations benefit from increased efficiency and can ensure that users have immediate access to necessary resources upon their first login.

The other options relate to different functionalities within user management and access controls but do not directly pertain to the proactive account creation aspect that JIT provisioning provides.