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    How to enable Single sign-on (SSO) using Microsoft Entra ID  

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    IT teams must secure access across users, devices, and locations, without slowing anyone down. Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) serves as the core identity layer for many enterprises, enabling single sign-on to Microsoft 365 and numerous SaaS apps. However, it only handles authentication on its own.

    While the Entra admin portal can feel complex and overwhelming, especially for smaller teams, Scalefusion OneIdP simplifies setup and user management.

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    How to Enable Single Sign On in Microsoft Entra with Scalefusion OneIdP

    By integrating with Entra ID, Scalefusion adds the missing layer: context-aware access that considers device health, OS version, location, and usage patterns.

    Before you start

    Ensure that you have checked the following essentials:

    • Admin access: You have admin access in both the Scalefusion Dashboard and the Microsoft Entra Admin Center. 
    • Verified domain: The custom domain must be verified in OneIdP.
    • User management: Users from that domain should be added to Scalefusion and assigned to OneIdP.
    • Device enrollment: Devices are enrolled and managed via Scalefusion.

    How to set up SSO for Microsoft Entra with Scalefusion OneIdP?

    Prefer a written guide? Our setup guide walks you through it all, clearly and simply.

    To create the SSO configuration in Scalefusion

    1. Log in to Scalefusion, go to OneIdP > SSO Configuration, and click New SSO Configuration to open the setup window.
    Add new SSO configuration

    2. Select Entra: In the pop-up window, choose Entra and click Configure.

    ENTRA SSO configuration

    3. This opens the SSO Configuration wizard on the left panel. Fill in all the configuration tabs.

    a. Application Basics: Define access rules by user, device, and condition.

    Application Basics for Entra SSO with Scalefusion OneIdP

    b. SSO Scope Management: 

    • Set SAML and logout rules to allow all imported users or only assigned ones.
    • Define deprovisioning to auto-end sessions on assignment, unassignment, or SSO removal.
    User assignment for Entra SSO with Scalefusion oneIdP

    c. Permissions: Grant Azure admin access so OneIDP can authenticate users and enforce SSO.

    App permissions setup for Entra SSO

    After granting permissions, you’ll return to the Scalefusion Dashboard with green checkmarks showing success.

    enable single sign on for entra

    d. Conditional Access: Control access by allowing only managed devices or OTP verification, restricting browsers by type and version, and exempting specific users by email from device checks.

    configure single sign on

    e. User Messages: Customize what users see if access is blocked.

    Setting access failure messages for users for Entra SSO with Scalefusion OneIdP

    Once all details are added, click Next.

    3. Your configuration appears as a named card on the SSO Configuration page.

    SSO configuration for Microsoft Entra on Scalefusion OneIdP is set

    What the user gets:

    ➡ User tries to access an app from their device.
    ➡ OneIdP checks device, browser, and access rules set in the SSO configuration.
    ➡ User enters Microsoft Entra credentials on the OneIdP login screen (no separate Entra UI).
    ➡ Microsoft Entra verifies the credentials and sends a secure token to OneIdP.
    ➡ OneIdP evaluates session rules, conditions, and exceptions before approving access.
    ➡ User gains seamless, secure access to all allowed apps with a single sign-on.
    ➡ OneIdP enforces session policies like automatic logout or re-authentication as needed.

    Entra SSO Workflow with Scalefusion OneIdP
    Typical SSO Workflow for Microsoft Entra on Scalefusion OneIdP

    Benefits of integrating Microsoft Entra ID with Scalefusion OneIdP

    OneIdP enhances Microsoft Entra SSO by adding device-centric security that Entra alone lacks. It enforces real-time device compliance, blocking rooted, jailbroken, or unmanaged devices before granting access. This closes security gaps beyond standard identity checks. It enhances security by adding browser restrictions, ensuring access only from trusted, up-to-date browsers for a safer, more controlled login experience.

    The centralized User Portal of Scalefusion OneIdP lets employees sign in once to access all Entra-integrated apps, reducing password fatigue and streamlining workflows. It extends conditional access by evaluating device OS, IP, location, MFA, and other real-time signals, dynamically grouping users for precise, context-aware policies.

    By continuously verifying identity, device, browser, and context, OneIdP delivers a zero-trust, adaptive access model that strengthens security while improving user experience, making it a smart upgrade to Microsoft Entra SSO.

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    FAQs

    1. What is Microsoft Entra ID, and how does it enable SSO?

    Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) is a cloud identity and access management (IAM) solution that enables secure SSO for enterprise apps. It acts as an identity provider (IdP), allowing users to log in once and access multiple apps via SAML, OIDC, or OAuth, streamlining authentication while enforcing security policies.

    2. What’s the difference between Azure AD and Microsoft Entra ID?

    Microsoft Entra ID is the new name for Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), reflecting its evolution beyond just Azure services. It now includes workload identities, decentralized identity, and CIAM solutions, offering broader identity and access management (IAM) capabilities while retaining all Azure AD features.

    3. Which authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth) does Entra ID support?

    Microsoft Entra ID supports:

    • SAML 2.0 (for enterprise SSO).
    • OpenID Connect (OIDC) (for modern web/mobile apps).
    • OAuth 2.0 (for API access and delegated permissions).

    This ensures compatibility with SaaS apps, custom apps, and cloud services.

    4. Can I enable conditional access policies with Entra ID SSO?

    Yes, Entra ID’s conditional access policies enforce security rules like MFA, device compliance checks, and location-based restrictions. Admins can require risk-based authentication, ensuring only trusted users and devices access SSO-enabled apps, reducing breaches.

    5. How do I enforce MFA with Microsoft Entra ID SSO?

    To enforce MFA in Entra ID:

    • Go to Microsoft Entra Admin Center.
    • Navigate to Security > Conditional Access.
    • Create a policy requiring MFA for specific apps/users.

    Supported methods include SMS, Microsoft Authenticator, and FIDO2 security keys, strengthening SSO security.
    These answers optimize for high-search-volume keywords like “SSO setup,” “MFA enforcement,” and “SAML vs. OAuth” while keeping them concise and informative. Let me know if you need refinements!

    Snigdha Keskar
    Snigdha Keskar
    Snigdha Keskar is the Content Lead at Scalefusion, specializing in brand and content marketing. With a diverse background in various sectors, she excels at crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.

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