App Registration Policies
App Registration policies enforce governance standards across all app registrations in your Microsoft Entra ID tenant. Use policies to ensure applications meet organizational requirements for ownership, accountability, and compliance.
Available policy rules
The following policy rules are available for App Registration policies:
| Rule | Plan | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum application owner | BasicProfessional | Requires app registrations to have a minimum number of Entra ID owners. Ensures administrative access is never lost and someone can manage credentials and configuration. |
| Minimum technical owner | BasicProfessional | Requires app registrations to have a minimum number of technical owners. Provides operational coverage for day-to-day tasks without requiring full Entra ID ownership. |
| Minimum business owner | BasicProfessional | Requires app registrations to have a minimum number of business owners. Ensures business justification and accountability for application lifecycle decisions. |
Related concepts
- Ownership - Learn about the three types of owners
- Policies - Understand how policies work conceptually
- Ownership Rules - Detailed configuration for ownership rules
- Best Practices - Learn how to implement effective policy governance