What is an essential action when expiring all end-user passwords?

The essential action when expiring all end-user passwords involves maintaining user accounts as active. This is crucial because simply expiring passwords does not mean that the users should be removed from the system or that their accounts should be deactivated. Keeping accounts active allows users to reset their passwords and regain access to their accounts without the need for any cumbersome reactivation process. This ensures a seamless transition and minimizes disruption for end users.

Allowing accounts to remain active after password expiration facilitates a smoother user experience, as individuals can be prompted to create new passwords, fulfilling security requirements while still maintaining access to necessary resources. This is an important aspect of user management in identity and access management systems like Okta.