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ADFS (Active Directory Federation Services)

ADFS provides single sign-on and federated identity for accessing applications across organizational boundaries.

What is ADFS?

Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) is a Windows Server role that provides web single sign-on to authenticate users across organizational boundaries using claims-based identity.

ADFS use cases

SSO to cloud applications, B2B federation, Multi-factor authentication.

Common misconceptions

  • "ADFS is still required" — Entra ID often replaces it
  • "ADFS is simple" — Complex to maintain
  • "ADFS is free" — Infrastructure costs exist