Authentication with Microsoft Azure AD Services
We are making the migrating Microsoft Azure AD Identity Services (along with a host of other Azure services: SSPR, biometric sign-in, MFA, one-drive, and more, oh my!). It would be beneficial to all teachers, staff, and administrators to have an AZURE AD option enabled to allow quick seamless sign-in to Aeries portals. The google integration works great, but we are moving away from google.
THE WHY - The feature would enable a smoother sign in process for end users and promotes a more secure environment for district technology departments.
NOTE: I am not saying Aeries SIS is not secure, only requested another method for district technology teams to build secure solutions.
Nicholas DePauw
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Hello, this work item has been completed and was released on 04/07/2026. Here are the relevant revision notes:
- Login: Replaced Google Sign-In with a customizable OpenID Connect provider process. Districts can now utilize OpenID Connect compliant Identity Providers to login to Aeries. Examples include Entra ID and Okta. See Configuring an Identity Provider
- Login Page: For districts that have enabled Google Logins, the button text on the login page has changed from "Sign In with Google" to "Sign In with SSO" to be more generic.
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adang
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Upvote from GGUSD. This is extremely beneficial for CA K-12 school districts. We have CAMSA agreement with Microsoft and this integration makes absolute sense from a financial standpoint. We are looking at MFA implementation for our staff. Google is lacking several key features, while DUO will cost our district significant amount of money.
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Anonymous
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Upvote from Newport-Mesa. Much like original poster, we are trying to standardize on one identity platform.
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Anonymous
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Upvote from
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Jon Pratt
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100% support this idea. Azure Conditional Access is a critical part of our defense in depth strategy. The level of granular control in CA just doesn't exist in Google yet. Please vote for this idea if you have the need.
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Robert Brogdon
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This idea needs to be implemented, especially in light of the recent PowerSchool cyber incident. In an era when cybercriminals are increasingly targeting school data, Aeries must be committed to helping school districts secure student and staff data. The importance of streamlined access and robust security cannot be overstated.
