What is the purpose of Okta's Universal Directory?

The purpose of Okta's Universal Directory is to manage and store user identities and attributes. Universal Directory serves as a centralized repository for identity information, allowing organizations to create and maintain comprehensive profiles for their users. It can store not only basic attributes like names and emails but also more complex attributes such as group memberships and custom fields that are integral for various applications and access management functions.

This functionality is crucial for effectively managing user access across different applications and services, ensuring that user data is consistent and easily accessible whenever needed. By centralizing user information, Universal Directory simplifies administration tasks, enhances security with more accurate data management, and improves the overall user experience through better identity and access management practices.