Entra ID / Azure AD
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) provides cloud-based identity and access management for apps, users, and devices. · Microsoft · Auth
Overview
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) offers free basic identity and access management, including SSO and user directory, with paid upgrades for advanced features.
Good fit
Use Entra ID when you need centralized identity management, SSO, or basic directory services for your organization or apps.
- centralized authentication
- enterprise SSO
- basic directory services
Not a fit
Avoid if you require advanced security policies, conditional access, or need to manage external identities at scale without premium features.
- need advanced security
- require B2C/B2B at scale
- must avoid Microsoft ecosystem
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign up for an Azure account and access the Azure portal.
- Navigate to 'Microsoft Entra ID' and create a new directory if needed.
- Add users or groups to your directory.
- Register an application or configure SSO for an existing app.
- Assign users to applications and test sign-in.
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