Can base Okta user profile attributes be set to "optional" for Okta sourced users?

The correct answer is that base Okta user profile attributes can indeed be set to "optional" for Okta sourced users. In the Okta environment, user profile attributes are essential for identity management, but they don't all need to be mandatory.

When configuring attributes through the Okta user profile settings, administrators have the flexibility to define which attributes are required, optional, or not collected at all. Making attributes optional allows organizations to customize user profiles according to the data they wish to collect and manage, ensuring that their identity management system aligns with their specific operational needs and compliance requirements.

This flexibility is crucial for adapting to different usage contexts, as it lets organizations balance between having enough information for user identification and authentication while not overwhelming users with unnecessary data entry tasks during account setup.

In contrast, certain limitations exist regarding specific attributes or organizational policies that may dictate how attributes can be configured, but the overarching capability for optional attributes holds true for Okta sourced users.