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Create a client secret in Microsoft Entra ID

1

Sign in to the Azure portal

Sign in to the Azure portal as an admin.
2

Select a tenant

If you have access to multiple tenants, use the Directory + subscription filter in the top menu to select the tenant in which you want to register an application.
3

Select Microsoft Entra ID

Search for and select Microsoft Entra ID.
4

Navigate to New registrations

Under Manage, select App registrations > New registrations.
5

Register an application

In the Register an application window, enter the app name, and then select Register.
6

Select name and type

Specify the name and select the supported account types.
7

Copy the Application (client) ID

Copy and make a note of the Application (client) ID. This value is required for authentication.
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Create a client secret

  1. Under Manage, select Certificates & secrets > New client secret.
OIDC Client secret
  1. Enter a client secret description and an expiry time, and then select Add.
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Copy the client secret

Copy and make a note of the client secret in the Value field.
Make sure you copy this value now. This value will be hidden after you leave this page.

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Add the service principal to a CDF group

You need to link your newly created app in Microsoft Entra ID to a group in CDF. For more information, see Create a group in CDF and link it to Microsoft Entra ID group.
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Navigate to Microsoft Entra ID group

To add the service principal, navigate to your Microsoft Entra ID group.
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Navigate to Add members

Under Manage, select Members > Add members.
Add members to group
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Add members

Search for your service principal in the search box and Select.
Add service principal
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Verify members added

Verify that the service principal is added to your Microsoft Entra ID group.The service principal, as a member of the Microsoft Entra ID group, is automatically a member of the linked CDF group with the associated capabilities.
For more information on service principals, see How to create a service principal.
Last modified on January 27, 2026