diff --git a/docs-ref-conceptual/authenticate-azure-cli.md b/docs-ref-conceptual/authenticate-azure-cli.md index f827bd51b1..09d307318e 100644 --- a/docs-ref-conceptual/authenticate-azure-cli.md +++ b/docs-ref-conceptual/authenticate-azure-cli.md @@ -124,12 +124,14 @@ To learn more about managed identities for Azure resources, see [Configure manag ## Sign in with Web Account Manager (WAM) -The Azure CLI now offers preview support for Web Account Manager (WAM). WAM is a Windows 10+ component that acts as an authentication broker. Using WAM has several benefits: +The Azure CLI now offers preview support for Web Account Manager (WAM). WAM is a Windows 10+ component that acts as an authentication broker. (An authentication broker is an application that runs on a user’s machine that manages the authentication handshakes and token maintenance for connected accounts.) -_ Enhanced security. See [Conditional Access: Token protection (preview)](/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/concept-token-protection). -_ Support for Windows Hello, conditional access policies, and FIDO keys. -_ Streamlined single sign-on. -_ Bug fixes and enhancements shipped with Windows. +Using WAM has several benefits: + +- Enhanced security. See [Conditional Access: Token protection (preview)](/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/concept-token-protection). +- Support for Windows Hello, conditional access policies, and FIDO keys. +- Streamlined single sign-on. +- Bug fixes and enhancements shipped with Windows. Signing in with WAM is a preview, opt-in feature. Once enabled, the previous browser-based user interface is replaced. @@ -140,8 +142,8 @@ az login ``` At the current stage of development, there are a few known limitations to WAM: -_ WAM is available on Windows 10 and later, and on Windows Server 2019 and later. On Mac, Linux, and earlier versions of Windows, we automatically fall back to a browser. -_ Microsoft Accounts (for example @outlook.com or @live.com) aren't supported for the time being. We're working with the Microsoft Identity team to bring the support later. +- WAM is available on Windows 10 and later, and on Windows Server 2019 and later. On Mac, Linux, and earlier versions of Windows, we automatically fall back to a browser. +- Microsoft Accounts (for example @outlook.com or @live.com) aren't supported for the time being. We're working with the Microsoft Identity team to bring the support later. ## See also