Simple definition
A definition Entra ID representing a geographical area or IP-trusted ranges.
Technical definition
Named Locations can be used in Conditional Access to distinguish between certain network locations or countries.
What is it used for ?
Apply different policies depending on the origin of the connection.
Practical example
The public IPs of the headquarters can be declared as known location.
Common issues
- Public IP changing
- Trust too wide
- VPN user modifying the location
Related terms
Conditional Access · Entra ID · Zero Trust
Key takeaway: Exact behavior and commands may vary depending on versions, products and architectures.