12 January 2026

Enhance Security and Simplify Enrollment with Okta’s Same Device Enrollment

Okta’s Same Device Enrolment streamlines and secures Okta Verify enrolment by allowing users to enrol on their current device using an OIDC flow, eliminating the need for QR codes, SMS, or email, which are vulnerable to interception. This approach enhances security, aligns with authentication policies, and provides a phishing-resistant, more intuitive enrolment experience. Organisations can choose to enforce Same Device Enrollment or offer it as an option alongside mobile-based methods.

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22 September 2025

Okta: introduces new capability: the Okta MCP Server

Why This Matters

  • Lets AI agents interact directly with Okta using natural language
  • Reduces the need for manual API calls or custom scripts
  • Enables automation of tasks like adding users, managing groups, and generating reports

 

What Has Changed

  • MCP Server bridges AI models with Okta’s Admin APIs
  • Supports both interactive login and secure headless authentication (private key JWT)
  • Built on Okta’s official SDK for reliability and tight integration

 

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