Microsoft Entra Verified ID
Identity verification software
Biometric authentication software
Decentralized identity solutions
Identity management software
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What is Microsoft Entra Verified ID
Microsoft Entra Verified ID is a decentralized identity service for issuing and verifying digital credentials using open standards. It is used by enterprises and public-sector organizations to verify attributes (for example, employment status, membership, or training completion) in onboarding, access, and partner workflows. The product integrates with Microsoft Entra ID and supports verifiable credentials that can be presented by users from a wallet, reducing reliance on repeated document checks. It focuses on credential lifecycle management (issuance, presentation, verification, revocation) rather than full end-to-end identity proofing.
Standards-based verifiable credentials
The service is built around W3C Verifiable Credentials and decentralized identifier (DID) concepts, which supports interoperability with other standards-aligned ecosystems. This can help organizations avoid building proprietary credential formats for each partner. It also supports cryptographic verification of credential authenticity and integrity. These characteristics fit use cases where attribute verification is needed without sharing full identity documents.
Tight Entra and Azure integration
Verified ID integrates with Microsoft Entra ID and broader Microsoft security and identity tooling, which can simplify deployment for organizations already standardized on Microsoft. It supports common enterprise patterns such as conditional access and identity governance workflows when paired with Entra capabilities. Administration, monitoring, and policy alignment typically fit existing Microsoft tenant operations. This reduces the need to introduce a separate identity stack for credential verification.
Credential lifecycle management
The product supports issuing credentials, verifying presentations, and managing credential status (for example, revocation) as part of a governed lifecycle. This is useful for scenarios like employee/contractor credentials, student/alumni credentials, and partner attestations. It enables repeatable verification without re-running the same checks each time. The model can reduce friction in recurring access and eligibility workflows.
Not full identity proofing
Verified ID is primarily a verifiable credentials platform and does not, by itself, replace document verification, liveness checks, or KYC/AML-grade identity proofing. Organizations that need high-assurance identity verification often still require separate proofing and fraud controls. Biometric capture and verification are typically handled by external wallets/devices or third-party services. This can increase solution complexity for regulated onboarding use cases.
Ecosystem and wallet dependency
Decentralized credential workflows depend on wallet availability and user adoption, which can vary by region and audience. If users cannot or will not use a compatible wallet, organizations may need alternative verification paths. Partner interoperability also depends on shared standards profiles and governance agreements. These dependencies can slow rollout compared with centralized verification approaches.
Microsoft-tenant centric operations
The service is designed to operate within Microsoft Entra/Azure tenancy and governance models. Organizations with heterogeneous identity stacks may face additional integration work to align policies, logging, and credential flows. Some scenarios may require custom development to integrate verifiable credential verification into existing applications. This can be a barrier for teams seeking a standalone, vendor-agnostic deployment model.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Entra Verified ID (Baseline Protection) | Free — up to 50,000 transactions per month | Up to 50,000 issuance/verification/revocation transactions/month at no cost. After 50,000/month, a paid Entra ID plan is required. |
| Microsoft Entra ID P1 | $6.00 per user/month (annual) | Entry paid Entra ID tier; required to continue using Verified ID after free monthly transactions are exceeded. |
| Microsoft Entra ID P2 | $9.00 per user/month (annual) | Higher Entra ID tier with additional capabilities; also qualifies customers to use Verified ID beyond free volume. |
| Microsoft Entra Suite | $12.00 per user/month (annual) | Bundled suite that includes Verified ID; includes 8 Face Check verifications per seat per month (pooled at tenant level). Special pricing may be available for some customers. |
| Face Check (standalone add-on) | Pay-as-you-go — per verification price not published on public pricing page | High-assurance facial matching billed per unique verification when enabled and linked to an Azure subscription. Entra Suite subscribers receive 8 pooled Face Check verifications/seat/month; excess verifications are charged on a pay-as-you-go basis (per-verification price not shown publicly). |
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