Okta API

Enterprise identity and access management with SSO, SAML, SCIM, and lifecycle management.

Quick Facts

Overview

Okta API is a authentication & identity apis provided by Okta. Enterprise identity and access management with SSO, SAML, SCIM, and lifecycle management. This API is designed to help developers integrate auth capabilities into their applications with minimal setup and maximum reliability.

The API supports API Token authentication, ensuring secure access to all endpoints. With a subscription pricing model, Okta offers flexible options for projects of any size, from prototypes to enterprise deployments.

Okta maintains comprehensive documentation, SDKs for popular programming languages, and active community support. The API is built on REST principles, returning JSON responses with standard HTTP status codes, making it straightforward to integrate into existing workflows.

Authentication

This API uses API Token authentication. Send your API token in the Authorization header or a custom header depending on the API.

Always store your credentials securely using environment variables or a secrets manager. Never commit API keys to version control or expose them in client-side code.

Code Samples

Python

import requests
import os

API_KEY = os.environ.get("API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
BASE_URL = "https://api.okta.com"

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/v1/resources", headers=headers)
print(response.status_code)
print(response.json())

JavaScript

const API_KEY = process.env.API_KEY || 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const BASE_URL = 'https://api.okta.com';

const response = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/resources`, {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

cURL

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     https://api.okta.com/v1/resources

Go

package main

import (
    "net/http"
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "os"
)

func main() {
    apiKey := os.Getenv("API_KEY")
    if apiKey == "" {
        apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.okta.com/v1/resources", nil)
    req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer " + apiKey)
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
    resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
    defer resp.Body.Close()
    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}

Pricing

The pricing model is subscription. Monthly or annual subscription with included usage and overage fees. Visit the provider’s pricing page at https://okta.com for current rates and detailed pricing information.

Use Cases

• Integration: Connect Okta services to your application for seamless auth functionality.
• Automation: Automate auth workflows and reduce manual operations.
• Scaling: Handle growing auth demands with Okta’s robust infrastructure.

Related APIs

• Auth0 API
• Clerk API
• Supabase Auth API
• Firebase Auth API
• AWS Cognito API

Further Reading

• Integration Guide
• FAQ
• Glossary