What is a requirement for integrating Active Directory with Okta?

Integrating Active Directory (AD) with Okta necessitates the installation of an Okta Active Directory Agent. This agent serves as a crucial bridge between your on-premises Active Directory environment and the Okta cloud platform. Its primary role is to facilitate secure communication, synchronization of user data, and the enforcement of policies between the two systems.

By installing the Okta AD Agent on a server within your local network, you ensure that it can access your Active Directory while securely connecting to Okta over the internet. This setup allows Okta to manage user identities seamlessly, including functions such as single sign-on, user provisioning, and de-provisioning, making it a foundational requirement for successful integration.

Having an active internet connection is necessary for the agent to communicate with Okta, but it is not a standalone requirement specifically for the integration process. Verification of user emails and the implementation of a local firewall are also not direct requirements for the integration. Instead, they pertain to other aspects of security or user management that may be relevant in broader contexts but are not specific prerequisites for connecting Active Directory with Okta.