Configuring SAML SSO with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for Nextcloud¶

Introduction¶

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure Single Sign-On (SSO) for your Nextcloud instance using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) as the SAML Identity Provider (IdP). SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) allows your users to log into Nextcloud using their existing Microsoft Entra ID credentials, streamlining the login process and enhancing security by centralizing authentication.

In this setup:

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) acts as the Identity Provider (IdP): It manages user identities and authenticates users.
• Nextcloud acts as the Service Provider (SP): It relies on Azure AD to verify user identity before granting access.