What action should be taken to enable user attribute updates in an integrated application from Okta?

To enable user attribute updates in an integrated application from Okta, mapping the required user attributes directly is essential. This action establishes a clear connection between the user attributes in Okta and those in the integrated application. By mapping attributes, administrators ensure that any changes made in Okta—such as updates to user profile information—are reflected in the connected application. This is crucial for maintaining data consistency across platforms and allows for seamless user experiences.

When user attributes are properly mapped, changes can be automatically synchronized, enhancing user management efficiency. The proper mapping also facilitates user provisioning and deprovisioning, enabling organizations to effectively manage user lifecycles within their integrated systems.

In contrast, disabling the attributes field would prevent any updates, thus negating the ability to sync user data. Manually syncing user attributes is not an ongoing solution and can lead to outdated information, while setting the application to read-only prevents any modifications to user attributes, which is counterproductive to the goal of enabling updates.