There are three types of service accounts in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD): [managed identities](service-accounts-managed-identities.md), [service principals](service-accounts-principal.md), and user accounts employed as service accounts. As you create these service accounts for automated use, they're granted permissions to access resources in Azure and Azure AD. Resources can include Microsoft 365 services, software as a service (SaaS) applications, custom applications, databases, HR systems, and so on. Governing Azure AD service accounts means that you manage their creation, permissions, and lifecycle to ensure security and continuity.
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