What occurs when a user is suspended in Okta?

When a user is suspended in Okta, their account status changes to Suspended, which effectively means that they cannot access any applications. This action is generally temporary and allows administrators to manage user access without deleting the account completely. Suspension indicates that the account is still present in the system but is not available for normal operations until the suspension is lifted.

In this context, when a user is suspended, they do not lose their app memberships permanently; rather, those memberships remain intact and can be restored once the account is reactivated. Furthermore, suspension does not mean the user is permanently locked out of all systems; they can be reinstated by an administrator. Therefore, the focus on the account's status change accurately represents the primary effect of user suspension in the Okta environment.