41. How does Power Apps authenticate users?

Power Apps uses Microsoft Entra ID to handle authentication. The process works in steps:

  • The user signs in.
  • Entra ID verifies the identity.
  • Then an access token is issued.

This token is used by Power Apps to access services like SharePoint, Dataverse or SQL Server. For example, when a user opens an app connected to SharePoint, Power Apps uses the token instead of asking for credentials again. This keeps the login process secure and avoids exposing user passwords.

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