- Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), is an identity and access management solution from Microsoft that helps organizations secure and manage identities in cloud and on-premises environments.
- Microsoft Entra ID has a free edition that provides user and group management, on-premises directory synchronization, basic reports, self-service password change for cloud users, and single sign-on (SSO) across Azure, Microsoft 365, and many popular SaaS apps. The free edition is included with a subscription of a commercial online service such as Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Intune, or Power Platform.
- In 2023, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) was renamed Microsoft Entra ID.
- Microsoft Entra ID is the core identity and access management solution for preventing identity attacks, securing access to resources, and managing access and identities.
Microsoft Entra Suite is a unified identity and network access solution for securing access for your workforce. Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2 is a prerequisite for Microsoft Entra Suite.
- Microsoft Entra ID delivers a complete identity and access management solution with integrated security that protects applications, data, resources, and devices whether on-premises or in the cloud. Built on Zero Trust principles, it is a recognized leader in identity and access management, helping prevent identity attacks and secure access across your organization.