OktaVanshika Pandey4 min readrelease notesintermediate
Classic Engine Feature EOL: SSR, Desktop SSO, Device Trust
Summary
Okta is ending support for Self-Service Registration, Desktop SSO (IWA), and Device Trust on its Classic Engine by March 5, 2027. Users must migrate to Okta Identity Engine to retain these capabilities and gain access to modern security features like passwordless authentication and device assurance.
- Okta Classic Engine features Self-Service Registration, Desktop SSO (IWA), and Device Trust will be unsupported after March 5, 2027.
- Migration to Okta Identity Engine is required to continue using these capabilities and receive bug fixes/security updates.
- Identity Engine offers modern features like passwordless authentication, phishing-resistant MFA, and enhanced device assurance.
- Replacement features in Identity Engine include Profile Enrollment Policy, Agentless DSSO/Okta FastPass, and management attestation with Okta Verify.
Okta Classic Engine users must plan their migration to Identity Engine before March 5, 2027, to avoid service disruption and leverage enhanced security and authentication features.
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