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# [Secure Plugin Development in Dataverse: Using Managed Identity with Azure Key Vault (No Secrets!)](https://secure-powerplatformd365.hashnode.dev/secure-plugin-development-in-dataverse-using-managed-identity-with-azure-key-vault-no-secrets?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how to implement secure Azure Key Vault access in Dataverse plugins using App Registration and Federated Credentials. Step-by-step guide

Apr 23, 2025 · 5 min read · secure-powerplatformd365.hashnode.dev  
Updated Apr 29, 2025  
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[Zara Johnson](https://hashnode.com/@zarajohnson)

[Sep 15, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/secure-plugin-development-in-dataverse-using-managed-identity-with-azure-key-vault-no-secrets/680919f94af628d11e317564/comment/68c8041e36cf12513c8b2887)

This is a really practical guide! I like how it shows a real-world way to eliminate secrets from plugin code, making Dataverse plugins much more secure while still keeping them functional.