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FAQs
Is Microsoft Entra ID the same as Azure AD? ›
Azure AD is now Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID is the new name for Azure AD. All licensing and functionality remain the same. No action is required from you.
The Microsoft Entra ID name more accurately represents the multicloud and multiplatform functionality of the product, alleviates confusion with the on-premises identity solution (Active Directory), and creates a path to deliver a simpler way to protect every identity and secure every access point as we expand the ...
How to find Microsoft Entra ID? ›Sign in to the Azure portal. Select Microsoft Entra ID from the menu. The Microsoft Entra ID Overview page appears. To find the Microsoft Entra tenant ID or primary domain name, look for Tenant ID and Primary domain in the Basic information section.
Do I need an entra ID? ›IT admins use Microsoft Entra ID to control access to apps and app resources, based on business requirements. For example, as an IT admin, you can use Microsoft Entra ID to require multifactor authentication when accessing important organizational resources.
Is Microsoft Entra ID free? ›Microsoft Entra ID Free is included with Microsoft cloud subscriptions, such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Support multifactor authentication, unlimited SSO across any SaaS app, basic reports, and self-service password change for cloud users.
How to create a Microsoft Entra ID? ›To create a user account in your Microsoft Entra tenant:
- Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center as at least a User Administrator.
- Browse to Identity > Users > All users.
- Select New user at the top of the pane and then, select Create new user.
- In the User principal name field, enter the username of the user account.
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To activate your Microsoft Entra ID access
- Open the Welcome email, and then select Sign In.
- After successfully signing in, you'll go through two-step verification using a mobile device.
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Microsoft Entra ID Protection uses advanced machine learning to identify sign-in risks and unusual user behavior to block, challenge, limit, or allow access.
Why okta over entra? ›Okta: Which IGA Tool To Choose? Microsoft Entra secures identities for digital workloads and controls employee access to cloud resources. Meanwhile, Okta strengthens connections between people and technology, offering features like MFA, sign-on policies, and role-based access.
What is the difference between Active Directory and Azure directory? ›Active Directory and Azure Active Directory are both powerful identity management solutions, but they serve different purposes. AD is designed for on-premises Windows-based networks, while AAD is designed for cloud-based services and applications.
Is Microsoft Entra a domain controller? ›
Yes. Each Microsoft Entra Domain Services managed domain includes two domain controllers. You don't manage or connect to these domain controllers, they're part of the managed service.
Is Microsoft Active Directory same as Azure AD? ›Active Directory and Azure Active Directory are both powerful identity management solutions, but they serve different purposes. AD is designed for on-premises Windows-based networks, while AAD is designed for cloud-based services and applications.
Is Azure Active Directory part of Microsoft identity Platform? ›What is it? Microsoft Identity Platform is a modern cloud-based identity solution from Microsoft that consists of: standard-compliant identity and access management service (Azure Active Directory)
Is Azure Active Directory domain Services part of Microsoft Entra? ›Domain Services is a part of Microsoft Entra, the new product family for multicloud identity and access solutions.
Is Azure directory ID the same as tenant ID? ›Note: The Tenant ID and Directory ID are the same.