| title | include file |
|---|---|
| description | include file |
| services | storage |
| author | khdownie |
| ms.service | azure-file-storage |
| ms.topic | include |
| ms.date | 02/05/2026 |
| ms.author | kendownie |
| ms.custom | include file |
Azure Files supports identity-based authentication for Windows file shares over Server Message Block (SMB) using the Kerberos authentication protocol through the following methods:
- On-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Microsoft Entra Domain Services
- Microsoft Entra Kerberos for hybrid and cloud-only identities (preview)