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# Okta - Activate user action {: #okta-activate-user-action :}

This action activates an existing user. Additionally, choose whether to send an activation email to the user.

:::warning User status restriction
This operation can only be performed on users with a `Staged` status. Refer to the Okta [Reactivate user](https://developer.okta.com/docs/reference/api/users/#reactivate-user) documentation for more information.
:::

![Activate user action](/images/connectors/okta/activate-user.png)
*Activate user action*

## Input {: #input :}

| Field   | Description |
| ------- | ----------- |
| User ID | The unique ID of the target user. |
| Send activation email to user | Specify if you want to send an activation email to the user. If set to **False**, the activation credentials will be returned as an output to this action. |

## Output {: #output :}

| Field            | Description           |
| ---------------- | --------------------- |
| Activation URL   | The activation URL.  |
| Activation Token | The activation token. |