Entra ID access features: SSO vs MFA vs passwordless vs Conditional Access

This sheet compares Single sign-on, Multifactor authentication, Passwordless, Conditional Access.

CriterionSingle sign-onMultifactor authenticationPasswordlessConditional Access
DoesReuse one sign-in across appsAdd an extra factorReplace the password with a trusted deviceDecide access on signals

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