N-able Login with Entra ID vs classic N-central Entra ID

N-able Login with Entra ID provides a unified, secure authentication experience across all N-able products. Whether you manage one N-central server or multiple environments, N-able Login with Entra ID combines identity, security, and automation into a single, streamlined workflow.

Comparing classic N‑central Entra ID with N-able Login with Entra ID

The following table highlights the key differences between the classic N-central Entra ID integration and the N-able Login with Entra ID. Use it to see how the upgraded authentication model expands security, simplifies identity management, and unlocks capabilities that aren’t available in the classic integration.

Feature	Classic N‑central Entra ID	N‑Able Login with Entra ID	What This Means for You
Single sign-on across N‑Able products	✗	✓	Use one login for N‑central, Cove, Passportal, and future products.
Co‑managed and multi‑tenant support	Limited	✓	Ideal for MSPs managing multiple customer environments.
Conditional Access and MFA enforcement	Basic	✓	Apply enterprise‑grade security controls.
Automated user provisioning (SCIM 2.0)	✗	✓	Save time with automatic user onboarding and offboarding.
Federation with Entra ID	Partial	✓	Allow users to sign in with their existing Microsoft 365 credentials.
Access to advanced platform capabilities	✗	✓	Unlock capabilities such as Device Metrics and Vulnerability Management.
Centralized identity management	✗	✓	One directory, one policy set, simplified operations

Benefits of N‑Able Login with Entra ID

Upgrading to N‑Able Login with Microsoft Entra ID gives you a modern, unified approach to authentication and access management across the entire N‑Able platform. Instead of managing separate user accounts and security settings on each N‑central server, you can rely on a single identity provider, stronger security controls, and automated user management. The result is a simpler, more secure, and more scalable experience for MSPs of all sizes.

Unified Authentication Across Products

Use the same login experience across all N‑Able solutions with full single sign-on (SSO) support.

Centralized Identity Management

Manage users, groups, and MFA policies directly in Microsoft Entra ID—no need to maintain user accounts on every server.

Enhanced Security with Conditional Access

Apply advanced controls such as MFA, device compliance, or location-based access using Microsoft Entra Conditional Access.

Automated Provisioning and Deprovisioning

N‑Able Login supports SCIM 2.0 to automatically sync users and groups from your Microsoft Entra tenant.

Federated Login

Users can authenticate with the same credentials they use for Microsoft 365, reducing password fatigue and duplication.

Access to New Capabilities

Enable platform-wide enhancements such as advanced audit logs, unified asset visibility, and vulnerability management.

Reduced Administrative Overhead

Centralized policies and automated provisioning reduce manual work and improve consistency across environments.

Multi‑instance access for contractors

Contractors and customers who work across multiple N‑central instances can sign in with one identity. This capability is only available with N‑Able Login + Entra ID and is not supported in classic N‑central Entra integrations.