Yes, it is possible to use authentication with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and import users by other methods, as long as the user data matches that of the directory.
How it works
When authentication is configured through Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and users are imported by another method (for example, CSV):
- The username and email of each user must exactly match the data in Microsoft Entra ID
- This match is necessary for authentication to work correctly
If the data does not match:
- The user will not be able to authenticate via Entra ID and will not be able to access the platform.
Where is it configured?
Authentication configuration is done from:
Users and groups > Authentication > Microsoft Entra ID
In this section, the following data must be completed:
- Domain
- Application ID
- Application secret key
User import
If users are imported from:
Users and groups > Import and synchronization > Manually from CSV file
It must be ensured that:
- The username matches the identifier in Microsoft Entra ID
- The email is the same as registered in the directory
Users and Grouping Configuration
In the Users and Grouping sections of the Users and groups > Authentication > Microsoft Entra ID section:
- Default values can be maintained
- No additional configurations are necessary for this scenario
Considerations
- Authentication depends on the exact match of the data
- All users must be in the configured domain
- All end users must use the same authentication method
- It is not mandatory to import users from Entra ID to use SSO
💡 Best practices
- Verify user data before import
- Use the full email as username to avoid inconsistencies
- Perform authentication tests before production implementation