HowTo: Matrix Synapse Server on FreeBSD with SSO via Microsoft Azure AD by OIDC
(2025-03-10):When deploying an open-source chat solution like Matrix Synapse, authentication is a critical piece of the puzzle. Many businesses rely on centralized identity providers to manage user access efficiently. That’s where OpenID Connect (OIDC) comes in, allowing seamless integration with enterprise-grade identity solutions like Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) which is now also known as Microsoft Entra ID. By leveraging OIDC, we can integrate Azure AD as a Single Sign-On (SSO) provider for Matrix Synapse, ensuring users authenticate using their existing corporate credentials including and enforcing two factor authentication (2FA). This eliminates the need for separate logins while enhancing security and user convenience. One of the biggest advantages of using open-source software like Matrix Synapse is flexibility. Unlike proprietary communication platforms, Matrix allows us to customize and extend its authentication system to fit our business needs. And by integrating with Azure AD, we get enterprise-level security without locking ourselves .... [read more]