What must an Okta Administrator do to enable automatic updates of a user attribute in an integrated application?

To enable automatic updates of a user attribute in an integrated application, mapping the attribute from the application to Okta is essential. This process involves defining how data flows between the integrated application and Okta, ensuring that any changes in the application's user attributes are reflected in Okta.

When attributes are mapped, Okta can synchronize changes automatically, which is critical for maintaining accurate and up-to-date user records across systems. This integration allows Okta to capture real-time updates and facilitate seamless user management, enhancing the user experience and administrative efficiency.

Setting the attribute in the profile source or simply enabling the application does not guarantee that the user attributes will automatically update. These actions are important but do not establish the necessary connection and configuration required for continuous data synchronization. Therefore, without mapping, automatic updates cannot occur.