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)