What are the different authentication methods supported by SharePoint?

Authentication Methods Supported by SharePoint

SharePoint supports various authentication methods to ensure secure access to its resources. The different authentication methods supported by SharePoint include:

• Windows Authentication: This method uses the Windows user accounts to authenticate users.
• Forms-Based Authentication: This method allows users to authenticate using custom login forms.
• SAML Claims-Based Authentication: SharePoint supports Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) for federated authentication.
• OAuth: OAuth can be used for authenticating external applications and services in SharePoint.

Each authentication method in SharePoint has its strengths and use cases, offering flexibility in securing SharePoint resources based on diverse requirements of organizations.