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 for active authentication.

In active authentication (also referred to as captive portal), Microsoft Azure AD 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 Azure AD first.

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

  1. Configure Azure AD Basic Settings.

  2. Configure a Single Sign-On (SSO) App in Azure AD.

  3. Get Required Information For Your Microsoft Azure AD Realm (Active Authentication Only)