What is included in a user profile in Okta?

In Okta, a user profile is fundamentally a logical grouping of user attributes that defines the characteristics and details of a user within the system. This profile typically includes a range of data points such as the user's name, email address, phone number, role, and other relevant attributes that help organizations manage user access and tailor experiences effectively.

Having a comprehensive user profile is crucial as it allows for the efficient management of user identity and permissions within the Okta system. This aggregation of attributes not only facilitates single sign-on (SSO) capabilities across various applications but also supports various policies related to access control, user assignment, and personalized services.

While a custom app may be assigned to individual users, it is not part of the intrinsic profile but rather an assignment based on user attributes. The option of only the email address is too limited to capture the full scope of user identity needed for effective identity and access management. Finally, access to all organizational applications is not tied to the user profile itself; rather, it is managed through policies and user assignments based on the user attributes defined in the profile.

Thus, the inclusion of a logical group of user attributes is what accurately represents a user's profile in Okta, ensuring that identity management is both flexible and comprehensive.