Okta Groups: Add 100 Users in Minutes with CSV Import | Latest 2026 | igmGuru
Managing Okta users one by one wastes hours. In this Okta tutorial, I'll show you exactly how to use Okta Groups to control who gets access to applications, assign admin roles, and add hundreds of users at once using a simple CSV import.
Whether you're an IT admin just getting started with Okta or preparing for your Okta certification, this video covers everything you need to manage groups efficiently and securely.
What you'll learn:
How to create Okta master groups and add users
Assigning applications (like Salesforce) through group-based access
Setting admin roles - Super Admin, Read-Only Admin, and Org Admin
Bulk user assignment using CSV import (and how to handle duplicates)
Okta Group Creation and Overview
00:00:01 - Introduction to Okta groups and their purpose
00:00:20 - Navigating to Directory and Groups section
00:00:30 - Creating a new Okta master group
00:00:45 - Adding group name and optional description
00:01:00 - Saving and verifying group creation
Managing Users in Groups
00:01:10 - Understanding People tab in groups
00:01:20 - Adding Okta, AD, and application users
00:01:35 - No restrictions on user types داخل groups
00:01:50 - Assigning users manually using Assign People
Assigning Applications to Groups
00:02:00 - Adding applications like Salesforce to a group
00:02:10 - How group-based access works for applications
00:02:25 - Users automatically getting app access via groups
00:02:40 - Assigning multiple groups to a single application
Group Profile and Attributes
00:02:50 - Understanding group profile attributes
00:03:00 - Editing group name and description
00:03:10 - Updating group details
Directory and Admin Roles
00:03:20 - Introduction to directory integration (Active Directory)
00:03:35 - Overview of Admin Roles in Okta
00:03:50 - Types of roles: Super Admin, Read-Only Admin, Org Admin
00:04:05 - Assigning admin access using groups
00:04:20 - Controlling permission levels via group roles
Bulk User Assignment using CSV
00:05:00 - Why bulk assignment is needed
00:05:15 - Using CSV import to add multiple users
00:05:30 - Downloading CSV template
00:05:45 - Adding user login IDs in the file
00:06:10 - Uploading CSV to assign users to group
00:06:30 - Handling duplicate users during upload
Validation and Results
00:06:45 - Viewing assignment results summary
00:07:00 - Understanding success, duplicates, and errors
00:07:20 - Email confirmation for bulk upload
00:07:40 - Verifying users added to the group
Wrap-Up
00:08:00 - Key takeaways on group management in Okta
00:08:15 - Best practices for managing users and access using groups
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