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+layout: blog_post
+title: "Introduction to the Okta Integration Network"
+author: edunham
+by: advocate
+communities: [devops,security,mobile,.net,java,javascript,go,php,python,ruby]
+description: "Videos to help you understand the OIN as a decision maker or integration builder"
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+image: blog/introduction-to-okta-integration-network/building-integrations.jpg
+type: awareness
+---
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+Whether or not you use Okta's products, you may find yourself working on software whose target audience includes Okta customers. Adding your application to the Okta Integration Network creates a smoother and less error-prone user management experience for these shared customers, and can unlock the potential of additional features as well. 
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+For a high-level perspective on the benefits of building to the open standards supported by the OIN, which also lets you easily support any other identity provider's integration marketplace, here's Director of Identity Standards Aaron Parecki: 
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+{% youtube  %}
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+And to learn about what the integration submission process looks like on a more technical level, the OIN 101 Walkthrough can help: 
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+{% youtube aHvSrXoOWDw %}
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+Check out Okta's [Saas Security page](https://www.okta.com/saas-security/) and [integrator help hub](https://support.okta.com/help/s/product-hub/application-integrations?language=en_US) for more resources.
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+Follow OktaDev on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/oktadev) and subscribe to our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/OktaDev/) to learn about additional integrator resources as soon as they're available. We also want to hear from you about topics you want to see and questions you may have. Leave us a comment below!