Overview
This article explains how to configure SCIM provisioning between Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) and REG Network.
You’ll learn how to:
- Set up SCIM provisioning in Microsoft Entra ID
- Configure authentication and attribute mapping
- Assign users and groups to REG Network
- Understand how roles and permissions are managed
Introduction
SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) is an open standard used to automatically exchange user and group information between identity providers and business applications.
In this setup, Microsoft Entra ID acts as the source of truth, and REG Network consumes that data via SCIM. This enables automated provisioning, updates, and deprovisioning of user accounts, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistency across your organisation.
How SCIM Works
Once connected, Microsoft Entra ID automatically manages identity data in REG Network based on changes within your directory.
This includes:
- Provisioning – users and groups are automatically created in REG Network when assigned in Entra ID
- Updating – changes to user attributes (e.g. name, role, status) are synchronised automatically
- Deprovisioning – users are disabled or removed in REG Network when access is revoked in Entra ID
This lifecycle automation ensures REG Network always reflects your current organisational structure, improving accuracy, security, and onboarding/offboarding efficiency.
SCIM vs SSO
REG Network uses SCIM alongside Single Sign‑On (SSO) to provide a complete identity and access management experience.
- SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management)
Manages the user lifecycle by automatically provisioning, updating, and removing accounts. - SSO (Single Sign-On)
Allows users to securely access REG Network using their existing company credentials, without needing a separate password.
In summary:
- SCIM manages user and group lifecycle
- SSO provides seamless and secure access
1. Setting Up SCIM in REG Network
Follow the steps below to configure SCIM provisioning between Microsoft Entra ID and REG Network.
Sign in to Azure, search for Entra ID, and open Microsoft Entra ID.
2. Navigate to Enterprise Applications.
Select New Application, then choose Create your own application.
Enter a name (e.g. REG Network).
Open the application and go to Provisioning, then select Get Started.
Select New configuration.
- Set authentication method to Bearer authentication.
- Tenant URL:
https://integration-api.reg.uk.com/public/scim/v2 Secret Token: Provided by REG Network Support
- Tenant URL:
Click Test Connection, then Create to save the configuration.
Go to Manage > Attribute Mapping and review default mappings.
Select Provision Microsoft Entra ID Users.Edit the active attribute mapping.
Replace the expression with:
IIF([IsSoftDeleted], "False", IIF(IsPresent([accountEnabled]), IIF([accountEnabled], "True", "False"), "True"))
Click OK to save.Click Save to complete attribute mapping updates.
Go to Manage > Users and groups, then select Add user/group.
Assign the groups that should be provisioned into REG Network.
REG Network will automatically create groups and users based on Entra ID SCIM data, including direct group memberships.
Go to Manage > Provisioning, set Provisioning Status to On, and click Save to start synchronisation.
2. Assigning User Permissions and Roles via SCIM
SCIM provisions users and groups into REG Network, but permissions are managed within REG Network itself.
Once groups are created, access levels must be assigned as shown below:
| REG Network Role | Recommended Entra ID Group |
|---|---|
| Portal, Full Access + Network, Full Access | REG Network Administrators |
| Portal, Read Only + Network, Full Access | REG Network Users |
| Portal, Read Only + Network, Read Only | REG Network Read Only Users |
| Network, Read Only (No Document Exchanges) | REG Network Users (no Exchanges) |
3. SCIM Provisioning Complete
This completes the SCIM setup between Microsoft Entra ID and REG Network.
Once enabled, any updates made to users or groups in Microsoft Entra ID will automatically synchronise with REG Network.
Additional Information
Microsoft Entra ID user provisioning is a Microsoft Azure feature.
For further details, refer to Microsoft’s official documentation:
Microsoft Entra ID