AD authentication for mounting Azure Files on MacOS

Abdelilah AIT BENDRA 20 Reputation points
2024-03-31T23:06:47.36+00:00

Hello,

In our organization, we are currently evaluating Azure Files as a solution for file sharing. However, we have a specific question regarding authentication methods. Is it possible to integrate Azure Files with Active Directory (AD) for the purpose of mounting the drives on macOS systems? We aim to avoid using storage keys for this process and prefer utilizing AD authentication to streamline access management.

Thank you for your assistance.

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  1. Anand Prakash Yadav 7,775 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-04-01T06:45:05.3533333+00:00

    Hello Abdelilah AIT BENDRA,

    Thank you for posting your query here!

    Currently, AD authentication for Azure Files is supported only on Windows and Linux. 

    Only supported on Windows clients running OS versions Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 or newer, or Linux VMs (Ubuntu 18.04+ or an equivalent RHEL or SLES VM) running on Azure.

    Please refer: Overview - On-premises AD DS authentication to Azure file shares | Microsoft Learn

    You can however use storage account and key to map to Azure files, but AD Auth is not currently supported.

    Similar posts: Is there any way to mount Azure Files on macos using AD authentication? - Microsoft Q&A

    https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/answers/questions/1616425/how-to-access-a-smb-share-with-a-mac-via-microsoft

    I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or need further clarification.

    Please do not forget to "Accept the answer” and “up-vote” wherever the information provided helps you, this can be beneficial to other community members. 

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  1. Thameur-BOURBITA 32,621 Reputation points
    2024-03-31T23:15:00.1033333+00:00

    Hi @Abdelilah AIT BENDRA

    Yes it's possible for more information please refer to the following Microsoft links :

    Supported authentication scenarios

    Overview - on-premises Active Directory Domain Services authentication over SMB for Azure file shares

    Enable AD DS authentication for Azure file shares

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