N-able Login with Entra ID vs classic N‑central Azure AD
N-able Login with Entra ID gives you a unified, secure sign-in experience across all N-able products. Whether you manage one N-central server or several environments, N-able Login with Entra ID brings identity, security, and automation into one workflow.
On the SSO Providers page, the classic integration appears as Microsoft Azure AD, and the unified option appears as N-able Login. This topic compares those two. For other providers such as LDAP Directory Service, Microsoft Active Directory, Google, or Custom (OpenID Connect), see About authentication.
The following table shows the key differences between the classic Microsoft Azure AD integration and N-able Login with Entra ID. Use it to see how the upgraded authentication model strengthens security, simplifies identity management, and unlocks capabilities that the classic integration does not support.
| Feature | Classic N-central Azure AD | N-able Login with Entra ID | What this means for you |
| Single sign-on across N-able products | ✗ | ✓ | Sign in once to reach N-central, Cove, Passportal, and future products. |
| Co-managed and multi-tenant support | Limited | ✗ | Manage multiple customer environments from one identity. |
| Conditional Access and MFA enforcement | Basic | ✓ | Apply enterprise-grade security controls. |
| Automated user provisioning (SCIM 2.0) | ✗ | ✓ | Onboard and offboard users automatically. |
| Federation with Entra ID | Partial | ✓ | Let users sign in with their existing Microsoft 365 credentials. |
| Access to the latest N-central capabilities | ✗ | ✓ | Unlock Ecoverse features and views, such as Asset Views and Vulnerability Management. |
| Centralized identity management | ✗ | ✓ | Use one directory and one policy set to simplify operations. |
Benefits of N‑Able Login with Entra ID
When you upgrade to N-able Login with Entra ID, you get a modern, unified way to manage authentication and access across the entire N-able platform. Instead of managing separate user accounts and security settings on each N-central server, you rely on a single identity provider, stronger security controls, and automated user account syncing. The result is a simpler, more secure, and more scalable experience for MSPs of every size.
Unified authentication across products Sign in once and move across every N-able solution with full single sign-on (SSO).
Centralized identity management Manage users and MFA policies directly in Microsoft Entra ID, without maintaining accounts on every server.
Enhanced security with Conditional Access Apply advanced controls such as MFA, device compliance, and location-based access with Microsoft Entra Conditional Access.
Automated provisioning and deprovisioning Use SCIM 2.0 to sync users automatically from your Microsoft Entra tenant.
Federated login Let users authenticate with the same credentials they use for Microsoft 365, which reduces password fatigue and duplication.
Access to the latest capabilities Unlock Ecoverse features and views, including Asset Views and Vulnerability Management.
Reduced administrative overhead Cut manual work and improve consistency with centralized policies and automated provisioning.
Multi-instance access for contractors
Contractors and customers who work across multiple N-central instances sign in with one identity. Only N-able Login with Entra ID supports this. The classic Microsoft Azure AD integration does not.