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Directory extensions in Microsoft Entra ID allow administrators to add custom attributes to user objects, enabling organization-specific data to be included in SAML and OIDC tokens for SSO. A recent guide details a five-step process for registering extension attributes via Microsoft Graph, assigning values, and mapping them as claims on enterprise applications. This capability supports targeted identifiers like sponsorship IDs or regional tags. Additionally, Microsoft Entra Domain Services now supports custom attributes for managed domains, simplifying cloud migrations for legacy applications that depend on customized directory attributes without requiring code changes.
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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...
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    Microsoft Entra Domain Services Now Supports Custom Attributes for Seamless Cloud Migrations

    Microsoft’s cloud ambitions have long aimed to offer enterprises a seamless route from traditional on-premises infrastructure to a fully modernized, cloud-centric model. For years, however, a stubborn barrier persisted: legacy applications that depend on customized directory attributes, many of...
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