Link your Domain to your Decentralized Identifier (DID) - Microsoft Entra Verified ID - Microsoft Entra (2023)

FAQs

What is Microsoft Entra verified ID? ›

Microsoft Entra Verified ID is a decentralized identity solution that helps you safeguard your organization. The service allows you to issue and verify credentials. Issuers can use the Verified ID service to issue their own customized verifiable credentials.

Verify your custom domain name

Sign in to the Azure portal using a Global administrator account for the directory. Search for and select Azure Active Directory from any page, then select Custom domain names. In Custom domain names, select the custom domain name. In this example, select contoso.com.

Azure AD customers can now easily design and issue verifiable credentials to represent proof of employment, education, or any other claim, so that the holder of such a credential can decide when, and with whom, to share their credentials.

If you're prompted to verify your account when you try to send an email message from Outlook.com, it is because we are trying to protect your account. Outlook.com will occasionally prompt you to verify your account, just to make sure you're still you and your account hasn't been compromised by spammers.

On the Phone page, type the phone number for your mobile device, choose Call me, and then select Next. Answer the verification phone call, sent to the phone number you entered, and follow the instructions.

Users receive Verifiable Credentials (VC) from credential issuers and store the VCs in their wallets. To create VCs, the issuer needs to verify the identity of the user so that it can issue credentials with the correct claims.

Who uses verifiable credentials? ›

There are four roles supported by verifiable credentials: Issuer, Verifier, Subject, and Holder. The entity that creates a claim and associates it with a particular subject. The entity verifying a claim about a given subject. The entity about whom a claim is issued.

In short, verifiable credentials are data objects consisting of claims made by the issuer attesting information about a subject. These claims are identified by schema and include the DID issuer and subject. The issuer's DID creates a digital signature as proof that they attest to this information.

Register your app with Microsoft Account

Go to App registrations in the Azure portal. If needed, sign in with your Microsoft account. Select New registration, then enter an application name. In Redirect URIs, select Web, and then enter https://<app-domain-name>/.auth/login/aad/callback .

When you sign up for a Microsoft account or add an email address to your account, we automatically send a request to that email for you to verify that we have the right address. To finish the process, just follow the verification link in the email.

If you're receiving unsolicited verification codes, this means that someone is trying to login your account and unable to pass the verification process.

What Happens if You Don't Activate Windows 10/11? If you wish to not activate Windows on your personal computer at all, you can still access it for as long as you want. In other words, you will not be stopped from using Windows even if you choose to never activate the software.

Verification usually takes 3-5 business days. If more than five days have passed, you can contact support for assistance.

If you receive a security alert from Microsoft and are concerned about its source, you'll know it's legitimate if it's from the Microsoft account team and sent from the address account-security-noreply@accountprotection.microsoft.com, like the following example.

Does Microsoft call to verify licenses? ›

These communications are legitimate and customers are encouraged to discuss the details of the License Verification process with the SAM representative that initiated contact. General information about Microsoft Software Asset Management for Small Business can be found at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sam/smb.aspx.

Domain hijacking can be done in several ways, generally by unauthorized access to, or exploiting a vulnerability in the domain name registrar's system, through social engineering, or getting into the domain owner's email account that is associated with the domain name registration.

There are several domain registrars, website hosting providers, and website builders offering free domain names, typically with the purchase of another service or with no cost but some customization limitations.

Who is the domain owner? Domain names are owned by whoever first registered the web address with an accredited registrar, such as Domain.com. In order for that person to maintain ownership, they have to pay registration fees and ensure that all of their contact details are up to date.

Domain spoofing is a form of phishing where an attacker impersonates a known business or person with fake website or email domain to fool people into the trusting them.

Domain Verification provides a way for you to claim ownership of your domain in Business Manager. This ownership allows you to control editing privileges of your links and other content to prevent misuse of your domain and to keep bad actors from spreading misinformation.

There are a couple of ways to see if the website name you want is available. The easiest method is to type the domain name you're interested in into our search box and we'll tell you if the domain is available for registration. You can also search for the domain in Whois Lookup.

"Credentials" often refer to academic or educational qualifications, such as degrees or diplomas that you have completed or partially-completed. "Credentials" can also refer to occupational qualifications, such as professional certificates or work experience.

You can also install, remove, or disable trusted certificates from the “Encryption & credentials” page.

To create a credential

Right-click the Credentials folder and select New Credential.... In the New Credential dialog box, in the Credential Name box, type a name for the credential. In the Identity box, type the name of the account used for outgoing connections (when leaving the context of SQL Server).

What is it called when you let someone else use your credentials? ›

Credential sharing is the practice of using someone else's digital identity to gain access to a platform. One example of credential sharing is providing another person with one's credentials in exchange for payment, and then signing in using their credentials.

Verifiable Credentials enable people to verify their identity, only provide information that is relevant to the context, and prove their documents weren't modified. With a digital credential that could be in a PDF or XML document, for example, verifying the origin and authenticity of documents is complex.

Centralized Identity Management. Decentralized identity management is a way of managing your online identity where you, the user, have control over your own personal information, rather than having it controlled by a central organization or company.

Identification credential means a government-issued record evidencing an individual's identity.

Definition of Credential Verification: it is the process of verification from the original source of a specific credential (education, training, licensure). Its purpose is to determine the accuracy of the qualifications of an individual/potential employee.

Credential verifications enable you to verify if your candidate has the work experience, the education qualifications, the professional memberships and or trade licences they state they have. Credentials may be essential to your company reach its goals and safeguarding your reputation.

A common fix for any problems with the authenticator app is to update your software. Ensure your device and all apps are up to date. For more support on the authentication app, you can view the authenticator app set-up video, or you can visit Microsoft's support pages.

On your computer, note the Code and Url information on the Configure mobile app page. Keep this page open so you can see the code and URL. Open the Authenticator app, select Add account from the Customize and control icon in the upper-right, and then select Work or school account. Select OR ENTER CODE MANUALLY.

What do I do with my personal access token? ›

Once you have a token, you can enter it instead of your password when performing Git operations over HTTPS. Personal access tokens can only be used for HTTPS Git operations. If your repository uses an SSH remote URL, you will need to switch the remote from SSH to HTTPS.

ID tokens are JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) that conform to the OpenID Connect (OIDC) specification. They are composed of a set of key-value pairs called claims. Unlike access tokens, which are opaque objects that cannot be inspected by the application, ID tokens are meant to be inspected and used by the application.

IdentityServer is an authentication server that implements OpenID Connect (OIDC) and OAuth 2.0 standards for ASP.NET Core. It's designed to provide a common way to authenticate requests to all of your applications, whether they're web, native, mobile, or API endpoints.

Configuring Google as a provider

To configure Google as an identity provider: Go to the Identity Providers page in the Google Cloud console. Click Add A Provider. Select Google from the list.

Employment and income verification will only be provided via The Work Number. You can reach The Work Number employee services line at: (800) 367-2884, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit their website: http://www.theworknumber.com for automated employment verifications.

Type settings in search bar and click on Accounts. Click on Your account on the left side, and click on the Verify link under "You need to verify your identity." on the right side. Type your Microsoft account password, and click on OK.

During the Windows phone sign-in process, we use the phone number associated with your Microsoft account to text you. We use the security code in this message to automatically verify that the account is yours.

If you're receiving unsolicited verification codes, this means that someone is trying to login your account and unable to pass the verification process.

Generally, you are not legally responsible to answer an employee verification request unless it is issued by a federal group. However, most employers do answer these requests as often as possible, even when not legally required. The most important thing is to only give the information you can legally give.

Employee Monitoring Using Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams enables managers to track the workforce's video and voice calls, chats, and meetings, along with the durations of each. The platform has an admin center from which managers are able to pull up information regarding the individual activities of all team members.

How do I know if an email from Microsoft is legit? ›

If you aren't sure about the source of an email, check the sender. You'll know it's legitimate if it's from the Microsoft account team at account-security-noreply@accountprotection.microsoft.com.

When you receive this notification, it means that someone has entered your phone number and requested the registration code. This often happens if another user mistyped your number when trying to enter their own number to register, and can also happen when someone attempts to take over your account.

The Google authentication process prompts the scammer to prove that they own the number by entering a six-digit code sent to the victim's phone. The scammer tricks the victim into sharing the verification code, then uses this to “prove” they have access to the victim's U.S. number.

A: If you receive an authentication code but did not request one, there is a chance your account password has been compromised – but don't worry, whomever is attempting to access your account cannot get the code sent to you.

These messages are spam texts, also known as robotexts. The fact is, most spam texts don't come from another mobile phone. They usually come from a scammer who is sitting behind a computer sending a massive amount of texts from an email address or other messaging account.