Microsoft Entra approval workflows via Slack/Teams
A notification pings in Slack. Your access request is waiting. You approve it without leaving the chat window. Seconds later, permissions in Microsoft Entra update automatically. No browser tab. No email chain. Just fast, auditable access control, right where work happens.
Microsoft Entra approval workflows via Slack/Teams turn routine permissions into instant actions. Traditionally, Entra access reviews and approvals live inside the Azure portal. That slows response time, breaks focus, and adds friction. By connecting Entra workflows directly to Slack or Microsoft Teams, you remove that bottleneck.
The setup involves three parts: Entra’s built‑in approval policies, an automation layer, and a chat integration. Entra handles identity, roles, and conditional access rules. The automation layer listens for approval triggers and posts them to Slack or Teams. Approvers click a button in the message. The decision flows back to Entra through secure APIs, updating permissions in real time.
Security remains intact. All actions are logged in Entra audit trails. Messages in Slack or Teams link to full request details, so approvers can verify identity, reason, and scope before granting access. Conditional access policies in Entra continue to apply, and MFA challenges can be required before final approval.
Benefits stack fast:
- Reduced mean time to approve requests
- Fewer context switches and lost productivity
- Better compliance through centralized auditing
- Clear, trackable communication in existing channels
To integrate, register an app in Entra for API access. Configure scopes for reading and writing directory role assignments. Use secure webhooks to push approval cards to Slack or Adaptive Cards to Teams. Authenticate all calls with OAuth2 and verify request origins before processing. This architecture avoids exposing sensitive endpoints and meets enterprise security standards.
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