User Authentication in Azure API Manager: Support for Basic Auth, AAD, and ADFS?

Mithila Lishan 71

Can Azure API Manager be used for authenticating users through basic authentication (username and password), Azure Active Directory (AAD), and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)?

Navya 12,570 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-08T01:38:20.3166667+00:00

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Navya 12,570 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-14T02:45:37.12+00:00

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Navya 12,570 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-06T17:39:30.3466667+00:00
Hi @Mithila Lishan

Thank you for posting this in Microsoft Q&A.

I understand that you are asking if Azure API Manager can be used for authenticating users through basic authentication (username and password), Azure Active Directory (AAD), and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS).

Yes, Azure API Management can be used for authenticating users through basic authentication (username and password), Azure Active Directory (AAD), and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS).

Basic authentication: This is a simple username and password authentication mechanism that is supported by most web browsers and HTTP clients.

Azure Active Directory (AAD) authentication: This is a cloud-based identity and access management service that provides a single sign-on experience for users. It supports various authentication flows, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, enabling secure access to APIs.

Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) authentication: ADFS allows for federated identity management, enabling users to authenticate using their on-premises Active Directory credentials. This is particularly useful for organizations that have a hybrid identity setup.

For more information: https://zcusa.951200.xyz/en-us/azure/api-management/authentication-authorization-overview

If my understanding of the issue is incorrect, feel free to post back.

Hope this helps. Do let us know if you any further queries.

Thanks,

Navya.

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Mithila Lishan 71 Reputation points

2024-11-08T06:37:38.14+00:00

Hi Navya,

Thank you very much for your response to my question. I am still in the process of studying your documentation, and as a first step, I have gone through Basic Authentication API

From my understanding, API authentication and user authentication are two different concepts. My questions are related to user authentication, but this document explains how to authenticate an API using a username and password. Basic Authentication API ?

This is not what I expected

Mithila Lishan 71 Reputation points

2024-11-08T06:43:41.7166667+00:00

Hi Navya,

Thank you very much for your response to my question. I am still in the process of studying your documentation, and as a first step, I have gone through Basic Authentication API

From my understanding, API authentication and user authentication are two different concepts. My questions are related to user authentication, but this document explains how to authenticate an API using a username and password. Basic Authentication API ?

This is not what I expected

Navya 12,570 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-12T00:30:17.92+00:00

Hi @Mithila Lishan

Thank you for following up on this!

User authentication refers to the process of verifying the identity of a user trying to access an application or system. API authentication refers to the process of verifying the identity of a client that is trying to access an API.

As mentioned in the document, user authentication in Azure API Manager supports Basic Authentication and also supports Azure Active Directory/Microsoft Entra ID. You can use managed identity authentication or the credential manager, both of which involve Microsoft Entra ID.

Navya 12,570 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-15T00:05:55.6933333+00:00

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