Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Entra Workload ID
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Microsoft Entra Workload ID is available in two editions: Free and Microsoft Entra Workload ID Premium. The free edition of workload identities is included with a subscription of a commercial online service such as Azure and Power Platform. The Workload ID Premium offering is available through a Microsoft representative, the Open Volume License Program, and the Cloud Solution Providers program. Azure and Microsoft 365 subscribers can purchase Workload ID Premium online.
Workload ID Premium is a standalone product and isn't included in other premium product plans. All subscribers require a license to use Workload ID Premium features.
This document addresses Microsoft Entra Workload ID most frequent customer questions.
Microsoft Entra Workload ID (Workload ID Premium) is generally available through a Microsoft representative, the Open Volume License Program, and the Cloud Solution Providers program. Azure and Office 365 subscribers can buy it online. Workload ID Premium is a standalone stock-keeping unit (SKU), $3 per workload identity per month, and not part of another SKU.
The free features come with a subscription for a commercial online service such as Azure, Power Platform, and others. Examples are managed identities and workload identity federation.
What are Workload ID Premium features, and which are free?
Capabilities
Description
Free
Premium
Authentication and authorization
Create, read, update, and delete workload identities
Create and update identities to secure service to service access
Yes
Yes
Access resources by authenticating workload identities and tokens
Use Microsoft Entra ID to protect resource access
Yes
Yes
Workload identities sign-in activity and audit trail
Monitor and track workload identity behavior
Yes
Yes
Managed identities
Use Microsoft Entra identities in Azure without handling credentials
Yes
Yes
Workload identity federation
To access Microsoft Entra protected resources, use workloads tested by external identity providers (IdPs)
Yes
Yes
Lifecycle management
Application management policies
IT admins can enforce best practices for how apps are configured
Yes
Yes
Access reviews for service provider-assigned privileged roles
Closely monitor workload identities with impactful permissions
Yes
App Health Recommendations
Identify unused or inactive workload identities and their risk levels. Get remediation guidelines.
Yes
Microsoft Entra Conditional Access
Conditional Access policies for workload identities
Define the condition for a workload to access a resource, such as an IP range
Yes
Microsoft Entra ID Protection
ID Protection for workload identities
Detect and remediate compromised workload identities
How many licenses do I need? Do I need to license all workload identities, including Microsoft applications and managed identities?
Only workload identities eligible for premium features require licensing. License enterprise apps and service principals listed appear in the first category, on the Workload ID landing page, in the Microsoft Entra admin center. To use premium features for a subset of enterprise apps and service principals, procure needed licenses tailored to your requirements. An exception appears if you use access reviews for managed identities. Obtain licenses based on the number of managed identities in the graph.
You can use Conditional Access for workload identities for single-tenant applications. ID Protection protects single and multitenant applications under Enterprise apps/Service Principals. Microsoft apps and managed identities aren't eligible for Conditional Access and ID Protection. Access reviews are applicable for Service Principals assigned to privileged roles, including managed identities. This feature requires Microsoft Entra ID P2 licenses for reviewers, and Workload ID Premium licenses for access review Service Principles.
How do I purchase a Workload ID Premium plan?
You need a current or new Azure or Microsoft 365 subscription. Sign in to the Microsoft Microsoft Entra admin center with your credentials, then buy Workload ID licenses.
Do the licenses require individual workload identities assignment?
No, license assignment isn't required. One license in the tenant unlocks all features for all workload identities.
How can I track licenses assigned to workload identities?
Unfortunately, we don’t provide a dashboard to track that information. You can track enabled Conditional Access policies targeting workload identities in the Insights and reporting area.
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