# Enabling Microsoft Entra Service Principal Authentication

Microsoft Entra service principals provide a secure method for authenticating and accessing Azure SQL resources without relying on individual user credentials.

## Procedure

1. Set the service principal as the Microsoft Entra admin in the Microsoft Entra ID settings of the Azure SQL server you want to protect.

2. Configure the service principal with the required permissions listed in Role and Permission Requirements for Protecting Azure Resources at the resource group level, at a minimum.

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