What is Microsoft Entra ID?
Microsoft Entra ID, formerly Azure Active Directory, is Microsoft’s cloud identity and access management service for workforce accounts and applications. It provides directory and sign-in capabilities, with Conditional Access, risk-based controls and governance depending on the selected licence. Entra External ID and the wider Entra Suite have separate scope.
Who is Microsoft Entra ID for?
Organisations evaluating workforce access within or alongside Microsoft cloud services.
Microsoft Entra ID features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Workforce directory and single sign-on
- Authentication and passwordless options
- Conditional Access by licence
- Identity administration and governance by offer
Microsoft Entra ID pricing
Free edition in qualifying subscriptions; paid controls
Check existing Microsoft entitlements, the required users and policies, and any governance or suite prerequisites. Price application integration and rollout alongside the subscription.
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Entra ID Free is included with qualifying Microsoft cloud subscriptions. P1, P2, governance and other Entra capabilities have separate licence boundaries; a trial is distinct from retained access.
Before you choose Microsoft Entra ID
Free, P1, P2 and related governance offers have different entitlements.
Check the required application integration, tenant setup and existing subscription before buying add-ons.
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Microsoft Entra ID FAQs
Does Microsoft Entra ID have a free plan?
Entra ID Free is included with qualifying Microsoft cloud subscriptions. P1, P2, governance and other Entra capabilities have separate licence boundaries; a trial is distinct from retained access.
Who is Microsoft Entra ID for?
Organisations evaluating workforce access within or alongside Microsoft cloud services.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.