Actian Data Observability : Authentication and Access Control : Microsoft Entra IDP Setup
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Microsoft Entra IDP Setup
This page describes how to setup Microsoft Entra ID as IDP.
Register an OIDC App in Microsoft Entra ID
Here's how to register an application in Microsoft Entra ID for OpenID Connect (OIDC):
  1. Log in to Azure Portal: Navigate to https://portal.azure.com and sign in with your Azure account.
  2. Navigate to App Registrations:
    Go to Microsoft Entra ID > App registrations > + New registration.
  3. Register the Application:
    • Name: Enter a descriptive name for your application (e.g., Actian Data Observability-OIDC-App).
    • Supported account types: Choose the option that aligns with your organization's policies. Typically, "Accounts in this organizational directory only" is selected.
    • Redirect URI: Enter the redirect URI provided by Actian Data Observability. This will likely follow the format: https://https://data-observability-actian.okta.com/oauth2/v1/authorize/callback. Please confirm the exact redirect URL with Actian Data Observability.
  4. Post Registration Configuration: Once the app is created, open its overview page.
    • Retrieve Application (client) ID and Directory (tenant) ID: Copy and securely store these IDs. You will need them later.
    • Create a Client Secret:
      • Go to Certificates & Secrets > + New client secret.
      • Add a description for the secret and choose an expiration timeframe.
      • Click Add.
      • Copy the Value of the newly created client secret immediately. This value will not be shown again.
  5. Construct the Well-known Configuration URL: Use the following format, replacing <TENANT_ID> with the Directory (tenant) ID you copied earlier:
    https://login.microsoftonline.com/<TENANT_ID>/v2.0/.well-known/openid-configuration
  6. Assign API Permissions to the App:
    • Under API permissions, click + Add a permission.
    • Select Microsoft Graph > Delegated permissions.
    • Search for and add the following permissions:
      • openid
      • profile
      • offline_access
    • Click Add permissions.
    • Finally, click Grant admin consent for your tenant.
Last modified date: 02/20/2026