Add Authentication to MCP Servers using Microsoft Entra ID

51 · Nikiforov Alexey · Sept. 2, 2025, 1:14 p.m.
Summary
This blog post provides a comprehensive guide on integrating Microsoft Entra ID authentication into Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers using a .NET template. It covers the importance of authentication for securing sensitive data, details the OAuth 2.1 authorization flow, and offers practical coding examples for setting up an MCP server project quickly. Various configurations and demo tools are discussed, alongside relevant links for further reading.