Authentication flow on Azure Active Directory
- User Sign-in: A user tries to use a resource or plan that requires to be logged in.
- Redirect to Azure AD: To log in, the application connects the user to Azure AD.
- User Authentication: On the Azure AD sign-in page, the user enters their password and username.
- Token Issuance: Azure AD validates the user’s identity by providing a token to the application if the credentials are acceptable.
- Access Granted: The legitimacy of the token is verified by the software. The user has permission to make use of the resource or system if it is.
- Resource Access: The application or wanted resource is now available to the user.
How to use Azure Active Directory to Manage User Authentication and Authorization?
Microsoft is currently replacing the cloud-based identity and access management service Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) with Microsoft Entra ID. It is an element of the Identity as a Service (IDaaS) class and serves as a refuge for user profiles, both individual and public. An extensive overview of Azure AD’s features, benefits features, and fundamental ideas is provided in this article. By referring to this article, you will know how user authentication utilizes the Azure Active Directory.