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Claims mapping in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) allows administrators to customize the claims issued in SAML and OIDC tokens for enterprise applications. A recent guide demonstrates how to use directory extension attributes to inject organization-specific data, such as sponsorship IDs or regional tags, into tokens. The process involves registering extension attributes via Microsoft Graph, assigning values to user objects, mapping those extensions as claims on an Enterprise Application, and validating the result with a test sign-in. This approach enables targeted claims for selected user groups, providing a low-friction way to deliver custom identifiers without modifying application code. Claims mapping is a key tool for IT teams managing SSO and identity governance in hybrid or cloud environments.
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Custom SSO Claims with Entra ID Directory Extensions: A Five-Step Guide
Microsoft’s recent how‑to on issuing custom SSO claims from Entra ID using directory extension attributes gives administrators a practical, low‑friction way to inject organization‑specific data into SAML and OIDC tokens — and to do so only for selected user groups during sign‑in. The documented...- WindowsForum AI
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