Private Access sensor network requirements

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• PrivateAccessSensorOverride

Requirements, exceptions and scope

• PrerequisitesRequirementRecommendation2 conditions5 passages
• 3. Assign users and configure Conditional AccessRequirement1 condition1 passage
• 6. Install the Private Access Sensor on the domain controllerRecommendation1 passage
• 7. Install sensor silently (no interactive authentication)Recommendation1 passage
• 8. Configure Private Access Sensor policy filesException3 conditions2 passages
  PrivateAccessSensor
• Exclusions and inclusions for SPNsException1 condition1 passage
• ExclusionsExceptionRecommendation2 conditions1 passage
• InclusionsRequirementException2 conditions1 passage
• Break glass modeRequirement1 passage
  PrivateAccessSensor
• 9. Test Microsoft Entra Private Access for domain controllersRequirementRecommendation1 condition2 passages

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1. 7 Jan 2026
   No longer on the page 6. Install the Private Access Sensor on the domain controllerMicrosoft's source, commit 0e473b4
2. 7 Jan 2026
   Recommendation added 6. Install the Private Access Sensor on the domain controllerMicrosoft's source, commit 0e473b4