msal-angular
A JavaScript library for authenticating users and acquiring tokens to access Microsoft Cloud services using Microsoft Entra ID.
What is msal-angular?
MSAL.js is a Microsoft-developed authentication library that enables JavaScript applications to authenticate users using Microsoft Entra ID, personal Microsoft accounts, and social identity providers. It handles token acquisition for accessing Microsoft Cloud services like Microsoft Graph, implementing OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect protocols. The library provides separate packages for browser, Node.js, React, and Angular environments.
JavaScript developers building applications that need to authenticate users with Microsoft identity platforms and access Microsoft Cloud services. This includes enterprise developers, SaaS application builders, and teams integrating with Microsoft Graph API.
Developers choose MSAL.js for its official Microsoft support, comprehensive protocol implementation, and framework-specific packages that simplify integration. It provides a secure, standards-compliant way to handle authentication flows across different JavaScript environments without reinventing the wheel.
Overview
Microsoft Authentication Library (MSAL) for JS
Use Cases
Best For
- Building single-page applications that need Microsoft Entra ID authentication
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