Microsoft Entra ID is Microsoft’s cloud identity and access management service for securing access to applications, data and resources.
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID is Microsoft’s cloud identity and access management service for securing access to apps, data and resources.
Quick facts about Microsoft Entra ID
Identity management
Microsoft Entra ID helps organizations manage user identities and secure access across Microsoft services, cloud apps and other resources.
Formerly Azure AD
Microsoft Entra ID is the current name for the service many users previously knew as Azure Active Directory.
Sign in and access
It supports access features such as single sign on, multi factor authentication and conditional access policies.
Relevant to Power BI
Power BI uses Microsoft identity and access systems, which makes Entra ID important for controlling who can access reports and workspaces.
How Microsoft Entra ID works with Power BI
Microsoft Entra ID helps manage the identities behind Power BI access. When users sign in to Power BI, their organization’s identity setup helps determine who they are, what they can access and which security policies apply.
In a Power BI reporting setup, Microsoft Entra ID can support:
- User sign in
- Group based access
- Multi factor authentication
- Conditional access policies
This makes Entra ID part of the security foundation around Power BI. It helps organizations manage access before users even open a report, app or workspace.
Why Microsoft Entra ID matters for Power BI sharing
Microsoft Entra ID matters because report sharing depends on trusted user identity. Before a user can access a Power BI report, the organization needs to know who the user is and what access should apply.
This becomes especially important when Power BI reports are shared with customers, partners or larger internal audiences. Skald BI helps organizations share existing Power BI reports through a secure branded portal, with report delivery built around controlled access and a clearer user experience.
Use cases
See how different types of organisations use Skald BI to share Power BI securely with employees, customers and partners.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Entra ID the same as Azure Active Directory?
Microsoft Entra ID is the current name for the service previously known as Azure Active Directory.
Why does Microsoft Entra ID matter for Power BI?
It helps manage user identity and access, which affects who can sign in to Power BI and access reports, workspaces and related content.
What security features does Microsoft Entra ID support?
Microsoft Entra ID supports features such as single sign on, multi factor authentication and conditional access policies.
How does Microsoft Entra ID relate to Skald BI?