Gallery and custom app setup
Microsoft's gallery apps first, then custom SAML enterprise apps and OIDC app registrations for everything else.
The Problem
Microsoft 365 Has Your Staff, but Not Your Business Apps
It shows up when a leaver keeps access to the claims system, or when an auditor asks why the warehouse app still has its own password list.
Own user table
The claims system keeps its own list of passwords.
Own user table
MSAL sign-in with Entra ID, with app roles read from the token.
VPN for one app
Remote staff need the VPN just to open the warehouse app.
VPN for one app
Application proxy publishes it with Microsoft sign-in in front.
Lost roles
People in many groups lost their roles in a SaaS tool.
Lost roles
Group overage handled by reading large group lists from Microsoft Graph.
Leavers
Disabling one account doesn't close every app.
Leavers
Every connected app trusts Entra ID, so a disabled account can't sign in.
Your team signs in to Outlook and Teams with a Microsoft account. The claims system your team built in .NET still keeps its own user table. The warehouse app runs on a server in the office, so remote staff need the VPN just to log in. Someone tried connecting a SaaS tool to Azure AD last year, but users in many groups lost their roles. When people leave, your IT team disables one account and hopes the rest follow.
We start by sorting every app into gallery app, custom SAML, or an MSAL code change. Your on-premises Active Directory syncs to Entra ID, so one account rules. Groups and app roles flow into tokens, with large group lists read from Microsoft Graph. Office apps get published through application proxy, and a disabled account loses sign-in to every connected app.
Apps on My Apps
Your in-house and SaaS apps open from the Microsoft My Apps portal with each person's work account.
One directory in sync
On-premises Active Directory feeds Entra ID, so every app sees the same account and groups.
Office apps without the VPN
On-premises web apps reach your remote staff through application proxy, with Microsoft sign-in first.
Our Azure AD and Entra ID Integration Process
From App Inventory to Microsoft Sign-In in Five Clear Steps
You approve the sync method, the group design, and the rollout order, and a pilot group signs in to every app before the rest of the company.
Every Azure Active Directory integration starts with your tenant, your licenses, any on-premises Active Directory, and the apps people still sign in to separately. You get a per-app plan. If an app's gallery guide already covers you, we'll tell you before we quote.
What's Included
What You Get With Azure AD SSO Integration
App connections in Entra ID, directory sync from on-premises Active Directory, groups and app roles in tokens, Conditional Access where licensed, MSAL code where needed, and on-premises publishing.
Compare Options
DeveloperLook vs Your In-House IT vs a License Reseller
Your IT team knows your people, and a license reseller knows Microsoft's plans. Here is where each one fits when you plan Azure Active Directory integration for your apps.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | In-house IT | License reseller |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to start | From $750, fixed scope | Staff time only | Often bundled with licenses |
| Gallery apps | Connected first | Usually manageable | Sometimes included |
| Custom SAML and OIDC | Built and tested | Trial and error | Usually out of scope |
| Code in your apps | MSAL changes in your repo | Needs a developer | Usually out of scope |
| Directory sync | Supported version, documented | Often an aging server | Initial setup only |
| Group overage | Handled through Microsoft Graph | Found after users complain | Rarely covered |
| Licensing advice | What each feature needs | Learned case by case | Their core service |
| After handover | 30 days, then your team | On staff full time | License renewals |
DeveloperLook
In-house IT
- Cost to start
- DeveloperLook: From $750, fixed scopeIn-house IT: Staff time only
- Gallery apps
- DeveloperLook: Connected firstIn-house IT: Usually manageable
- Custom SAML and OIDC
- DeveloperLook: Built and testedIn-house IT: Trial and error
- Code in your apps
- DeveloperLook: MSAL changes in your repoIn-house IT: Needs a developer
- Directory sync
- DeveloperLook: Supported version, documentedIn-house IT: Often an aging server
- Group overage
- DeveloperLook: Handled through Microsoft GraphIn-house IT: Found after users complain
- Licensing advice
- DeveloperLook: What each feature needsIn-house IT: Learned case by case
- After handover
- DeveloperLook: 30 days, then your teamIn-house IT: On staff full time
Projects We've Built
Business Platforms We Have Built
Logistics, payroll, insurance, and investment platforms we designed and built. Line-of-business apps like these are the ones Microsoft 365 companies want behind Entra ID.
Logify Project Risk and Control Management Web App
- Logistics & Transportation
- Construction
- Dashboard
Payrole Global Payroll Website Design & Development
- HR & Staffing
- Dashboard
- SaaS Platform
EverTrust Insurance Web Design & Development
- Insurance
- Dashboard
- Website
Envitis Investment Website Design & Development
- Finance
- Dashboard
- Website
What Our Clients Say
What Clients Say After Launch
Feedback from teams we have built platforms, apps, and websites for.
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
1,250+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
1,250+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
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Work Culture
Why IT Teams Trust Us With Entra ID
Azure AD and Entra ID integration decides who reaches your business apps, so a pilot group signs in to every app before the whole company does.
Licenses checked first
Conditional Access and application proxy need Entra ID P1 or higher. We confirm what your plan includes before designing anything around it.
Group overage planned
Tokens drop the groups claim past 150 groups in SAML or 200 in JWTs. We read large lists from Microsoft Graph, so your users keep their roles.
MSAL changes reviewed
Sign-in code for your in-house apps arrives as pull requests with tests. Your developers approve each change, and old ADAL code comes out in the same pass.
Only the permissions needed
Each app asks Microsoft Graph only for the permissions it uses, and your admin approves each consent. Over-broad app permissions stay out of your tenant.
Pilot group first
A small group signs in to every app before the rest of the company. Problems with claims or roles surface early, while few people are affected.
Everything stays in your tenant
Every app registration, policy, and runbook lives in your own Microsoft tenant. You can change or remove any of it without calling us.
Overview
How does Azure Active Directory integration work for business apps?
DeveloperLook handles Azure Active Directory integration for Microsoft 365 companies, now under the Microsoft Entra ID name. We connect in-house and SaaS apps with OIDC or SAML, sync on-premises Active Directory, and map groups and app roles. Office apps get application proxy. Projects start at $750 and take 1 to 7 weeks.
DEVELOPERLOOK
Project facts · Azure AD and Entra ID Integration
- Service
- Azure AD and Entra ID Integration (OIDC and SAML app connections, directory sync, groups and app roles, application proxy)
- Typical timeline
- 2 to 5 days per app, 2 to 7 weeks for a full rollout
- Platforms
- Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, on-premises Active Directory, Azure
- Built with
- MSAL, Microsoft.Identity.Web, Microsoft Graph, Entra Connect, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0
- Experience
- 10+ years of development experience and 1,250+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- 30 days of support after go-live
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
- Starting price
- From $750 USD, fixed scope after a free Entra review
Reviewed 27 Oct 2026 by Saimul Islam
Good fit
Microsoft 365 companies with in-house apps
Your staff use Microsoft work accounts for Outlook and Teams, but the .NET claims system and two other in-house tools still keep their own passwords.
IT teams running hybrid Active Directory
You still run on-premises Active Directory, and you need a Microsoft Active Directory integration plan that keeps it in step with Entra ID.
Companies adding SaaS tools
You bought a SaaS tool that supports SAML, and you want an Azure AD SAML integration done properly, with roles mapped from your groups.
Developers on .NET or Node.js
Your developers need to connect Azure AD to a line-of-business app, and old ADAL code has to go before anything else changes.
Agencies building for Microsoft clients
Your client wants the portal you're building to use their Microsoft work accounts, through an Azure AD app integration their IT team can manage.
Not a fit
Customer sign-up and login
You need sign-up and login for your product's own customers. Our Auth0 implementation services fit that better than a workforce directory.
Okta runs your directory
Your company runs Okta as its main identity provider and Entra ID sits behind it. Our Okta integration services start from that side.
Device management
You mainly need laptops and phones enrolled and managed. Our mobile device management setup service covers Intune and device rules.
Budget under $750
Your budget is under $750 and the app is already in Microsoft's gallery. Its gallery tutorial may get you there on your own.
Not sure we're the right fit?
Book a free call or message us. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.
Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for Azure AD and Entra ID Integration
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on how many apps you connect, whether on-premises Active Directory stays, and which apps need code changes, and you get a fixed proposal after a free Entra review.
For Agencies
White-Label Azure AD App Integration for Agencies
You own the client relationship. We supply the Entra ID engineering: app connections, directory sync, groups and roles, and MSAL changes in the client's apps. Your client sees your brand on every document we deliver.
How the partnership works
White label: your client only ever sees your brand
Your clientSees only your brand
You, the agencyOwn the relationship
DeveloperLookBehind your brand
Share the client brief
Send the app list, licenses, and whether on-premises Active Directory still runs.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We plan and price
You get a per-app plan, a sync approach, and a fixed price under your brand.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
Build and handoff
We connect the apps, pilot with real users, and hand over branded runbooks.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
- Your client
- You, the agency
- DeveloperLook
Share the client brief
Send the app list, licenses, and whether on-premises Active Directory still runs.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We plan and price
You get a per-app plan, a sync approach, and a fixed price under your brand.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
Build and handoff
We connect the apps, pilot with real users, and hand over branded runbooks.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
Partner with DeveloperLookDelivered under your brand
The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
Microsoft's own identity stack comes first: Entra ID, Entra Connect, application proxy, Microsoft Graph, and MSAL for the apps your team builds.
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Entra Connect Sync
- Application proxy
- Microsoft Graph
- .NET and Microsoft.Identity.Web
- React with MSAL.js
- Angular
- Node.js
- Python
- OpenID Connect
- SAML 2.0
- JSON Web Tokens
- LDAP and Kerberos
- Microsoft 365
- Azure
- Windows Server
- Microsoft Teams
- Postman
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Related Services
Entra ID work often sits beside MFA rollout, Okta, single sign-on in your own product, and Azure infrastructure. These services cover those pieces.
Identity and Access Management Services
DeveloperLook delivers identity and access management services for companies of 50 to 500 people: access risk assessment, strategy, and identity provider rollout. Vendor-neutral identity and access management solutions on Entra ID, Okta, or Google Workspace, with clean leaver removal.
SSO Integration Services
DeveloperLook delivers SSO integration services for SaaS products and web apps: SAML 2.0 and OIDC sign-in, per-customer connections, and a self-serve setup page. Every SSO implementation is tested with Okta, Entra ID, and Google Workspace before go-live.
Azure Consulting Services
DeveloperLook provides Azure consulting services for companies already on Microsoft 365. We tie Azure to your Entra ID sign-in, check licenses for Azure Hybrid Benefit, and build an organized landing zone, so your Azure cloud consulting starts from what you own.This page
Azure AD and Entra ID Integration
Pairs with the 6 services around it
MFA Implementation Services
DeveloperLook delivers MFA implementation services for companies that need a second factor on email, VPN, admin consoles, and in-house apps. We follow MFA best practices: methods matched to risk, staged enrollment, and help desk resets that resist social engineering.
Active Directory Security Assessment
DeveloperLook provides an active directory security assessment for companies on Windows domains. We map attack paths to Domain Admin and review Kerberos, AD CS, and Group Policy. Active directory security best practices, ranked into a fix plan.
Azure Security Assessment Services
DeveloperLook provides Azure security assessment services for teams on Microsoft Azure: an Azure cloud security assessment of Entra ID roles, networks, storage, Key Vault, and logging, with every Azure Secure Score recommendation triaged by hand.FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on Active Directory integration, the Entra ID name change, Office 365, groups and roles, on-premises apps, and cost.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
Active Directory integration is connecting an application to Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, so people sign in with their existing work accounts. On-premises apps usually use LDAP or Kerberos against the domain. Azure Active Directory integration does the same in the cloud, through OpenID Connect or SAML with Entra ID.
Yes. Microsoft announced the rename of Azure Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID on July 11, 2023, and the service itself didn't change. Older docs, apps, and libraries still say Azure AD, and so do most searches. Every Microsoft 365 tenant already runs on Entra ID, so you likely have it now.
An Azure AD integration starts at $750 at DeveloperLook for one app connected to Entra ID with OIDC or SAML, groups, roles, and a runbook. The $2,300 plan adds directory sync and up to 8 apps with Conditional Access. The $5,150 plan adds MSAL code in 3 in-house apps, Microsoft Graph data, and application proxy.
An AAD integration takes 2 to 5 business days for one app, including a pilot group. Directory sync with up to 8 apps takes 2 to 4 weeks. Code changes in in-house apps and application proxy publishing stretch it to 7 weeks, mostly for testing with real accounts.
You integrate with Active Directory in one of two ways, depending on the app. Modern apps connect to Entra ID through OpenID Connect or SAML, with on-premises accounts synced up by Entra Connect. Older apps that only speak LDAP or Kerberos stay on the domain, or reach remote users through application proxy.
Azure AD and Office 365 are already integrated, because every Microsoft 365 subscription runs on an Entra ID tenant. The real work is linking it to on-premises Active Directory with Entra Connect Sync or Cloud Sync, using password hash sync, pass-through authentication, or federation. Then one account signs in to Office 365 and your apps.
Use an app registration for apps your team builds, and an enterprise application for apps you buy. The app registration holds your app's OpenID Connect settings and roles for MSAL. The enterprise application is the app's instance in your tenant, where gallery and SAML apps get users, groups, and single sign-on settings.
Groups and roles reach your app as claims in the token Entra ID issues at sign-in. App roles appear in the roles claim. Group claims stop at 150 groups in SAML tokens and 200 in JWTs. Past that, Entra ID sends an overage claim, and your app reads the full list from Microsoft Graph.
Yes. Microsoft Entra application proxy publishes on-premises web apps to remote users, who sign in with Entra ID before they reach the app. A private network connector inside your network makes outbound connections only, so you open no inbound firewall port. It needs Entra ID P1 or P2 licenses, which we check first.
Entra Connect Sync servers must run version 2.6.84.0 or later with application-based authentication by April 7, 2027, or synchronization stops. Older 2.x versions also retire on a rolling schedule. We check your version during the review and plan the upgrade, or a move to Cloud Sync, inside the project.
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Send a message or book a call with the team.
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