Microsoft Entra Workload ID
Authentication

What Is Entra

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The Entra documentation now uses the singular verb “needs” for “GitHub Actions” in an example about workload identities accessing Azure subscriptions.

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Microsoft Entra Workload ID is the identity and access management solution for workload identities — applications, services, and containers that require authentication and authorization policies. It lets organizations secure access to resources using adaptive policies and custom security attributes.

For example, GitHub Actions needneeds a workload identity to access Azure subscriptions to automate, customize, and execute software development workflows.

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