What is SCIM?
SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) is an open standard for automatically creating, updating and removing user accounts and groups across applications from a central identity provider, such as Okta or Microsoft Entra ID, so access stays in sync when people join, move or leave.
What SCIM automates
| Event | SCIM action |
|---|---|
| New hire | Create account |
| Role change | Update groups |
| Departure | Deactivate account |
SCIM vs SSO
SSO handles login; SCIM handles account lifecycle. They're often used together.
Benefits
Faster onboarding, fewer orphaned accounts and better security.
