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title: How to Prevent Users from Using Microsoft Entra ID Single Sign-On (SSO) as a Login Method
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createdAt: 2026-03-04T12:03:15.540Z
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# Overview & Requirements

The following article is intended for System Administrators or technical users of Profile.

It will cover how to remove a Profile user's ability to use Single Sign-On (SSO) with Microsoft Entra ID. 

## Requirements

- Profile version 10.0.5 or later
- Microsoft Entra ID for your organization's Identity Management
- SSO Microsoft Entra ID license for Profile
- Configuration processes have been completed

# Preventing Users from Using Microsoft Entra ID SSO as a Login Method

1. Log into Profile with User account who has access to modify users.
2. Go to **Organisation / People & Places**.
3. Click on a user to link their account to a Microsoft Entra ID account.
4. Go to **Special **on the left. 
5. Deselect the **SSO Username** checkbox and remove the email address
6. Click **OK**.

# Learn More

For more information on Microsoft Entra ID please click on the article links below:

- [Microsoft Entra ID in Profile](docId:7vBBYDxhIcV4CIg1vbcWD)
- [Microsoft Entra ID in Profile: FAQ](docId\:BcQmJgnOCa-MMuINnxwJQ)
- [How to Configure the Profile Application in Microsoft Entra ID Tenant](docId\:ahJpd7hIPDMpNmyKgkhD7)
- [How to Add Single Sign-On MS Entra ID License in Profile](docId\:wiKAAADVi80fASeTQMUKv)
- [How to Configure Single Sign-On (SSO) for Microsoft Entra ID in Profile](docId:1zwBi7NJEDkcJkBfMnPyZ)
- [How to Configure Existing Users for Single Sign-On (SSO) with Microsoft Entra ID in Profile](docId\:Dx0Y5TYBX-QkQ2ROhI0z-)
- [How to Add new Users to Profile for Single Sign-On (SSO) with Microsoft Entra ID in Profile](docId\:InFKWTP01GtHumhdrkB2n)
- [How to Prevent Users from Using Microsoft Entra ID Single Sign-On (SSO) as a Login Method](docId\:Z9BjONEx05g1ui4JOlQBK)
- [How to Enforce Users to Only Use Single Sign-On (SSO) Microsoft Entra ID as a Login Method](docId\:DVJ52aQrMnTx_m09uCStU)
- [How to Configure a Profile User's Application Shortcut to Use Single Sign-On (SSO) (Microsoft Entra ID) Login Method](docId\:s0_SfCMDuO3B2oQE2f9JF)