Azure Password Writeback is a feature of Azure AD that allows users to change or reset their passwords in the cloud, and have those changes written back to an on-premises Active Directory environment. This can help to streamline the password reset process, reduce administrative overhead, and provide a better user experience.
To use Azure Password Writeback, organizations must have an Azure AD Premium P1 or P2 license, as it is not available with the free or basic Azure AD licenses. Azure AD Premium P1 and P2 licenses also include other features such as Conditional Access policies, Azure AD Identity Protection, and Microsoft Cloud App Security, among others.
Azure Password Writeback can be configured using the Azure AD Connect tool, which synchronizes user identities between an on-premises Active Directory environment and Azure AD. Once Azure Password Writeback is enabled, users can change or reset their passwords using the Azure AD self-service password reset portal, and those changes will be written back to the on-premises Active Directory environment.
Overall, Azure Password Writeback can help organizations to simplify the password reset process, reduce helpdesk calls, and provide a better user experience, especially for remote or mobile workers who may not have access to on-premises resources. However, it is important to note that enabling Azure Password Writeback requires careful planning and consideration of security and compliance requirements, as it involves syncing sensitive user data between cloud and on-premises environments.
