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Microsoft Entra ID
Formerly Microsoft Azure Active Directory

Overview

What is Microsoft Entra ID?

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Microsoft Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution supporting restricted access to applications with Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) built-in, single sign-on (SSO), B2B collaboration controls, self-service password, and…

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Premium P1

$6.00

Cloud
per user/per month

Premium P2

$9.00

Cloud
per user/per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

AD FS to Microsoft Entra | How to migrate cloud apps

YouTube

Microsoft Entra ID Beginner's Tutorial (Azure Active Directory)

YouTube

Introducing Microsoft Entra

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Features

Identity Management

Identity management software manages information about the identity of software users and controls access to corporate resources

8.6
Avg 8.1
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Product Details

What is Microsoft Entra ID?

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Microsoft Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution supporting restricted access to applications with Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) built-in, single sign-on (SSO), B2B collaboration controls, self-service password, and integration with Microsoft productivity and cloud storage (Office 365, OneDrive, etc) as well as 3rd party services.

Microsoft Entra ID safeguards organizations with a cloud identity and access management solution that connects employees, customers, and partners to their apps, devices, and data. Features include:

  • Secure adaptive access: Protects access to resources and data using strong authentication and risk-based adaptive access policies without compromising user experience.
  • Seamless user experiences: Provides an easy sign-in experience across a multicloud environment to keep users productive, reduce time managing passwords, and increase productivity.
  • Unified identity management: Manages identities and access to all applications in a central location, whether they’re in the cloud or on-premises, to improve visibility and control.


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Microsoft Entra ID Features

Identity Management Features

  • Supported: ID-Management Access Control
  • Supported: ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
  • Supported: Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Supported: Password Management
  • Supported: Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
  • Supported: ID Management Workflow Automation
  • Supported: ID Risk Management

Microsoft Entra ID Video

Authentication fundamentals: The basics | Azure Active Directory

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Microsoft Entra ID Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Microsoft Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution supporting restricted access to applications with Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) built-in, single sign-on (SSO), B2B collaboration controls, self-service password, and integration with Microsoft productivity and cloud storage (Office 365, OneDrive, etc) as well as 3rd party services.

JumpCloud are common alternatives for Microsoft Entra ID.

Reviewers rate Multi-Factor Authentication highest, with a score of 9.2.

The most common users of Microsoft Entra ID are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Efficient User Management: Users have expressed satisfaction with the system's efficiency in maintaining users in Azure AD, enabling both enabled and disabled states while seamlessly provisioning user data from various applications to Active Directory through integration. Additionally, the utilization of Microsoft Graph APIs for assigning default groups and organizational units has been noted as a valuable feature that enhances user management capabilities.

Intuitive Interface: The straightforward organization and ease of use of the system have been commended by reviewers for its intuitive nature, making it user-friendly and convenient for navigation purposes. This simplicity aids users in efficiently completing tasks within the system, contributing to a positive overall user experience.

Enhanced Security Features: Reviewers appreciate the robust security measures integrated into the system, including biometric authentication features like facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. Furthermore, functionalities such as multi-factor authentication are highlighted as crucial components that streamline access control processes and bolster security protocols within the system.

Confusing Terminology and Documentation Challenges: Users have encountered difficulties understanding the terminology and relationship between service accounts, service principles, and applications in Entra ID. They have noted a lack of clear documentation contributing to this issue.

Lack of Transparency in Updates and Communication: Users feel that Microsoft should enhance transparency by informing users about changes across all services beforehand to prevent confusion. They highlighted how small alterations in the environment can lead to uncertainty without proper communication.

Complexity of Entra ID Dashboard and Cost Concerns: The current Entra ID dashboard is perceived as more intricate compared to its predecessor, prompting requests for a simpler interface. Additionally, users expressed discontent over the removal of certain components like governance modules post-transition to Entra ID due to associated costs.

Reviews

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Microsoft Entra ID for business

Rating: 9 out of 10
June 13, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
3 years of experience
Support is outsourced to other countries and the language/accent gap can be a difficult to navigate sometimes. Support seems very canned and generic.

Microsoft Entra ID is a great identity solution.

Rating: 9 out of 10
June 08, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
3 years of experience
Microsoft support seems easily challenged by complex support issues. However other mechanisms give us ability to contact other engineers that can provide better support at a higher architectural perspective.

Azure Active Directory = Microsoft Entra ID

Rating: 9 out of 10
June 05, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
5 years of experience
I have not needed to engage support for anything at this time. I have been able to find the answers either online or in a knowledgebase. I tried to skip the question but it would not let me, so I rated a 9 based on other interactions with Microsoft support I have had.

Microsoft Entra ID

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 04, 2024
ic
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
5 years of experience
support has been awesome

Microsoft Azure Active Directory Review

Rating: 9 out of 10
December 29, 2022
The depth of the product and its services offering, security at par and all security standards are followed, quick turnaround time which helps an organization to take quick decisions, visible ROI, and value for money. It is available in all sizes (Small, Mid, Large), and reduction in day-to-day operational costs helps administrators to focus on other critical areas.

A maturing product with a lot of potetial

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 20, 2020
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
2 years of experience
Support is handled offshore and you must send in a request and then schedule a callback. Near real-time support is very problematic. Additionally, you will go through the tiering system. Level one staff at Microsoft have a lot of checkboxes to go through before you are handed to the next tier.

Communication with offshore tech support is a true challenge.

Solid, secure, stable and indispensable product.

Rating: 10 out of 10
March 13, 2020
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
10 years of experience
I have no personal experience with support. But according to my colleagues it was good. I've not asked in more detail, so my answer may not reflect their actual experience. "Good" to me means "at least an 8."

GREAT for cloud and certain environments but lacks a bit in options

Rating: 7 out of 10
February 26, 2020
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
8 years of experience
I am giving this a 5 (middle of scale - neither great nor terrible) as it's N/A for me as I've never had to open a support ticket related to Azure Active Directory. Never had an issue or outage that required a ticket. In general of MS support system and KB, I will say that in general they are not great (maybe a 6 or 7 out of 10).

Azure AD is the core of your digital business - just like any Identity Management System would be.

Rating: 8 out of 10
January 30, 2020
MV
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
20 years of experience
Microsoft has offered Azure Active Directory as a solution for a couple of decades now, so they have seen and anticipated almost any issue that an organization may face and can therefore help. The cloud offering of Azure Active Directory offers some additional "self healing" or monitoring services that can minimize the need for a service call. However, as with most large companies supporting a fast growing market, there may be some gaps in service knowledge (and particularly processing) from the front line / tier one staff as they follow a corporate script at first contact.

The Inside Scoop - Azure AD

Rating: 9 out of 10
November 12, 2019
JF
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
9 years of experience
I mean, it is Microsoft. So contacting them for support is nearly the last resort. You'll go to forums and TechNet long before contacting Microsoft. This is where other companies shine above Microsoft, because they have support to offer. You will find more online support for Azure than for other companies, primarily because it is so widely used. Techs like helping other techs. With the number of companies using Azure, there is a tremendous amount of support found online on many websites. If you cannot find your question already answered somewhere, guaranteed someone will answer your posted question within hours.

Great web-based product

Rating: 8 out of 10
November 07, 2019
JA
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
10 years of experience
Microsoft's product support is second to none. This is a trend I've seen with most of the Microsoft products I've used.

A good foundation for your cloud needs

Rating: 9 out of 10
October 16, 2019
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
4 years of experience
Microsoft support is great. Though the first call to support is sometimes a hit-or-miss as sometimes the person is not knowledgeable enough or doesn't understand the question and/or what steps you already have done. But overall our experience with Microsoft Azure Active Directory support is good.

Azure Active Directory works well to securely move into the cloud

Rating: 8 out of 10
September 24, 2019
JU
Vetted Review
Verified User
Microsoft Entra ID
24 years of experience
I've only had to open a few support cases with Microsoft for Azure AD. In each time it was because there was a sync error between our on-premise database (the local copy of the AD) and Azure's copy. The AAD copy of the AD has some user and computer attributes that admins can't change using the AAD console. But that's so that we, as humans, don't accidentally break the database. Whenever there has been a sync conflict that i could not resolve following there (usually excellent) instructions for doing so, I have opened a support case. I can count those cases on one hand after nearly three years of lice production use of AAD. Each of those cases was resolved within a few days and in no circumstance was the affected user or computer unable to authenticate, although they may have been unable to access their email for a brief period during the troubleshooting. It's quite a bit better than other Microsoft support, in my opinion.
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