Microsoft Entra Identity Platform
A developer platform that helps protect your users and data.
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Integrate data from external sources into Microsoft Entra tokens using the Authentication Events library
Streamline the integration of custom claims into authentication tokens with the new Authentication Events NuGet library. This blog post introduces a NuGet library that simplifies the implementation of custom claims providers, reducing the need for extensive code and minimizing validation errors. Learn how to efficiently fetch and add custom data, like entitlements or profile attributes, from external systems, such as CRMs or legacy databases, while ensuring secure, scalable solutions for your applications.
How to correctly use access tokens and ID tokens in your client application
Explore the differences between access tokens and ID tokens and how to use them securely in your applications. This blog post explains why access tokens should be treated as opaque by client apps, and offers best practices for secure token handling.
Creating an ASP.Net application with External ID using Visual Studio
Integrate Microsoft Entra External ID into your ASP.NET application using Visual Studio. Learn how External ID simplifies user authentication, improves your security posture, and reduces vulnerabilities. Whether you're new to identity management, or more experienced, this tutorial equips you with the guidance to enhance security and efficiency in your applications.
Configuring your Azure Function with External ID as an identity provider
Learn how to configure Microsoft Entra External ID as an identity provider for Azure Functions. This blog post shows you how to integrate External ID seamlessly, allowing you to focus on building app features without worrying about infrastructure or authentication.
Announcing the General Availability (GA) of Native Authentication for Microsoft Entra External ID
Introducing the General Availability (GA) of Native Authentication for Microsoft Entra External ID! A feature that allows you to design and control the sign-in experience within your mobile apps.
Introducing seamless authentication with Power Pages and Microsoft Entra External ID
Announcing the public preview of Microsoft Entra External ID as an identity provider for Microsoft Power Pages, streamlining authentication for your external-facing apps. With Power Pages, you can launch a website in minutes, and External ID provides robust tools to secure external identities, with extensive customization options available.
Sep 2024: A look at the latest Microsoft Entra key feature releases, announcements, and updates
An overview of the latest updates in Microsoft Entra for Sep 2024. Discover how these new capabilities can be integrated into your projects for optimal performance and security.
Announcing the General Availability (GA) of Microsoft Entra External ID extension for Visual Studio Code
Explore the new Microsoft Entra External ID extension for Visual Studio Code, now Generally Available (GA), created to simplify CIAM integration in your development process. See how this extension provides a smooth experience for setting up External ID applications from within VS Code.
Add enhanced flexibility to your apps with custom claims on Native Authentication
Discover how the custom claims feature, now available in public preview for Native Authentication on Microsoft Entra External ID, enhances your app's authentication process. This new capability allows you to tailor app behavior, based on specific user data, by allowing apps to dynamically add custom claims to authentication tokens via a custom claims provider during user sign-up or sign-in.