#  Identity & Access Management 

 



##  HarvardKey is transitioning to Okta 

 Okta 

Learn more about the timeline and impact for applications integrated with HarvardKey



 

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##  What is Identity and Access Management? 

Identity and access management (IAM) technologies and business processes enable the creation, maintenance, and use of digital identity — ensuring that the *right people* gain access to the *right materials and records* at the *right time*. Identity and Access Management services at Harvard are offered to meet the needs of the entire Harvard Community. The objective is to enable access for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and affiliates while safeguarding University resources and users.   
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##  Latest News 

 



  [### Changes to the Harvard Guest Sign-in Experience on June 17th

 ](/news/2025/06/changes-harvard-guest-sign-experience-june-17th) June 03, 2025 

 

   [### New Date for Okta Cutover for HarvardKey

 ](/news/new-date-okta-cutover-harvardkey) January 31, 2025 

 

   [### Important Updates for Applications Integrated with HarvardKey

 ](/news/important-updates-applications-integrated-harvardkey) January 06, 2025 

 

  

 

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