Authentication Methods

Authentication (Listed in Order of Preference)

Modern Authentication

This is the new, recommended method for authentication.

It requires an Azure Application Registration (Please refer to the document Enable Modern Authentication in DMSforXXX. This new method utilizes Microsoft's best practics for authentication and security using the 'Microsoft Authentication Library' (MSAL). Once the application is properly registered, the following information will be required:

• Applications ID
• Username (UPN) (Email address for user.)

Browser Authentication

This authentication method can be used when Modern Authentication is not available.

Browser authentication is required when multi-factor authentication (MFA) is enabled for users.
There is no requirement for the Username and Password to be entered. Authentication will occur after Apply or OK is clicked.

A separate window will open where the user will login to Office 365 with their username and password. This action will store an authentication cookie from Office 365.

Users will be prompted to login again when their password changes, or the authentication cookie expires.

Other authentication

Windows Authentication

(Typically used for on-premises SharePoint environments.)

Username and Password

(Typically used for on-premises SharePoint environments. Legacy/Basic Authentication)

Multi-factor Authentication

(Sometimes required for external multi-factor authentication protocols when Modern Authentication is not feasible.)