NetID Authentication Integration

Overview

Texas A&M applications and services should integrate NetID authentication when possible. This service supports various authentication technologies, including LDAP, Active Directory, CAS, Shibboleth, and Microsoft Entra ID.

Getting Started

For integration details, visit the IT Security & Risk documentation site. 

Request

To request an integration with NetID authentication, email identity@tamu.edu with the following:

• Your name, position, and office
• A technical contact (your unit IT staff or vendor contact)
• Supported technologies (CAS, SAML, OIDC)
• Any access restrictions (e.g., students only)

Service Details

Available authentication technologies include:

• LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
• Active Directory (on-premise)
• CAS & Shibboleth (for CAS or SAML protocols)
• Microsoft Entra ID (for OIDC & SAML protocols)

Features

• Centralized NetID authentication
• Supports CAS, SAML, OIDC, and LDAP
• Secure, scalable authentication integration

Guidelines

All applications should default to using centralized NetID authentication when feasible to support security and identity management best practices.