Create a Microsoft Azure AD (SAML) realm for active authentication (captive portal)

The following topics discuss how to run the multi-step wizard required to create a Microsoft Azure AD (SAML) realm (now called Entra ID) for active authentication.

In active authentication (also referred to as captive portal), Microsoft Entra ID is the user store. When a user tries to access a protected resource as defined in access control rules, the user must authenticate with Microsoft Entra ID first.

To configure the realm, complete all tasks in the following order:

1. Configure Entra ID basic settings.

2. Configure a single sign-on (SSO) app in Entra ID.

3. Get required information for your Microsoft Azure AD realm (active authentication only)