What is Microsoft Entra Verified ID?
Microsoft Entra Verified ID is a service for decentralized identities based on W3C Verifiable Credentials. The service enables issuance, management and verification of digital proofs that users control themselves.
Core Features
- Issuance of Verifiable Credentials according to W3C standards
- Verification of credentials without central database
- Integration with Microsoft Authenticator as wallet
- Flexible schema for various credential types
- Selective disclosure for privacy-friendly proofs
- Face Check as an optional biometric verification add-on
Typical Use Cases
- Digital employee badges for secure access controls
- Qualification proofs for remote onboarding
- Age verification without disclosing birth date
Benefits
- Users control their own identity proofs
- Cryptographically secured and tamper-proof
- Interoperable according to open W3C standards
- GDPR-compliant through decentralized storage
Integration with innFactory
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, innFactory supports you with Microsoft Entra Verified ID: credential design, issuer/verifier integration and self-sovereign identity strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Verifiable Credentials?
Verifiable Credentials are digital proofs based on W3C standards. They enable cryptographically secured identity proofs that users control and can selectively share.
How does Verified ID differ from Entra ID?
Entra ID authenticates users centrally. Verified ID enables decentralized identity proofs where users manage their own credentials (Self-Sovereign Identity).
Which credential types are supported?
You can define any credential types: employee badges, qualification proofs, age verification, memberships. The schema is flexibly configurable.
Does the user need a wallet app?
Yes, users store credentials in the Microsoft Authenticator app or compatible wallets. Credentials are stored on the user's device, not with Microsoft.
What does Microsoft Entra Verified ID cost?
Baseline Protection usage is free up to a monthly allowance of transactions (issuance, verification, revocation). Beyond that, a Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2 license is required. The optional Face Check feature is billed separately per verification or included in the Microsoft Entra Suite.
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