# Announcing Azure and Azure Active Directory direct integration

BalkanID customers in Administrator roles can now directly integrate BalkanID with Azure and Azure Active Directory. Customers can now continuously sync application access and group membership without having to maintain and operate a custom integration. As a result, Azure and Azure Active Directory data in BalkanID will now be automatically up to date.

Direct integrations are the most convenient way to integrate applications with BalkanID. Once configured, direct integrations automatically sync data between an application and BalkanID. Administrators can manage, configure, and view the status of direct integrations from the [Application Integrations page](https://app.balkan.id/settings/apps).

You can integrate Azure and Azure Active Directory now, by contacting Customer Support to enable the Azure integration for your tenant. Once enabled, consult the [Azure and Active Directory (AD) Integration Setup](/getting-started/setting-up-your-tenant/application-integrations/direct-application-integration/microsoft-azure-and-entra-id-integration-setup.md) guide for configuration instructions.

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