Enable SSO for App using client Entra ID

Question

Hi,

I've built a web application for a client who wants their existing Entra ID / Azure Active Directory (AAD) authentication system to work with my new app. I want to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) so that students, teachers, and admins can seamlessly access my app using their existing AAD/ Entra ID accounts.

I have a few specific questions about this integration:

1. How do I integrate my app with my client's Entra ID for SSO?
2. Will my app receive information about the user's role (student, teacher, admin) from Entra ID?
3. Can I use Entra ID information to automatically direct students to their specific coursework after they log in?

I'm essentially asking how to set up Entra ID-based SSO for my application and leverage user attributes from Entra ID to provide role-based access control and personalized user experiences.

Kindly provide me with your valuable suggestions for this implementation and your expert knowledge.

Thanks in Advance

Roopesh Bharatwaj K R

Answer 1

"How do I integrate my app with my client's Entra ID for SSO?" To do this, see https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/enterprise-apps/add-application-portal-setup-sso

"Will my app receive information about the user's role (student, teacher, admin) from Entra ID?"

You can manage user roles within Entra ID by assigning them to groups.

Create groups for students, teachers, and admins in Entra ID

1. Assign users to these groups
2. Configure your app registration to receive group claims
3. Parse these claims in your app to determine the user's role

You can also use custom attributes

"Can I use Entra ID information to automatically direct students to their specific coursework after they log in?"

Yes, you can use information from Entra ID to provide personalized experiences. So you can

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Abiola