Microsoft Entra ID

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Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory, is Microsoft's multi-tenant, cloud-based directory and identity management service. It combines core directory services, application access management, and identity protection into a single solution.

The name change to Microsoft Entra ID represents the evolution and unification of the Microsoft Entra product family, and a commitment to simplify secure access experiences for everyone⁴. There are no changes to capabilities, licensing, or pricing.

Microsoft Entra ID provides several comprehensive capabilities including:

- App integrations and single sign-on (SSO)

- Passwordless and multifactor authentication (MFA)

- Conditional access

- Identity protection

- Privileged identity management

- End-user self-service

- Unified admin center¹

It's designed to provide a fast, easy sign-in experience across your multi-cloud environment to keep your users productive, reduce time managing passwords, and increase productivity. It's also an integrated cloud identity and access solution, and a leader in the market for managing directories, enabling access to applications, and protecting identities.

(1) Microsoft Entra ID documentation - Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Learn. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/.

(2) Azure AD is becoming Microsoft Entra ID. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/azure-ad-is-becoming-microsoft-entra-id/.

(3) Azure Active Directory is now Microsoft Entra ID. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/identity-access/microsoft-entra-id.

(4) Introduction to Microsoft Entra Verified ID - Microsoft Entra. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/verifiable-credentials/decentralized-identifier-overview.

Microsoft Entra ID

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