Enable Private Access Profile in Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access

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Answer Correct answer: B — Use the Traffic forwarding blade in the Microsoft Entra admin center to enable the Private access profile.

You have an on-premises app named App1. You have a Microsoft Entra tenant. You plan to publish App1 by using Microsoft Entra Private Access. You need to enable the Private access profile. Which blade should you use in the Microsoft Entra admin center?

  1. Remote networks
  2. Traffic forwarding Correct Answer
  3. Security profiles
  4. Connectors

Community Votes

B
83%
C
17%

83% of anonymous learners picked answer B. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.

Community Insight

The question tests navigation within Global Secure Access; the trap is confusing Security profiles with Traffic forwarding, as the latter manages the actual access policies and profiles.

This question tests the configuration of Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access, specifically how to enable the Private Access profile. The correct location for this setting is the Traffic forwarding blade.

Many candidates select Security profiles (C), assuming that 'profiles' are managed under a security-specific blade, but the documentation explicitly places traffic-related profiles under Traffic forwarding.

Community Discussion (3 comments)

Rackup 👍 1 Selected: C
To enable Microsoft Entra Private Access, you must first configure and enable a Private Access profile, which is managed under the Security profiles blade in the Microsoft Entra admin center. Steps to enable Private Access: Go to the Microsoft Entra admin center. Navigate to Global Secure Access. Select Security profiles. Configure and enable the Private Access profile. This ensures that Microsoft Entra Private Access can securely publish on-premises applications without requiring a traditional VPN.
YesPlease 👍 1 Selected: B
Answer B) Traffic Forwarding https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/global-secure-access/concept-traffic-forwarding#private-access
Sunth65 👍 4 Selected: B
Enable the Private Access traffic forwarding profile Browse to Global Secure Access > Connect > Traffic forwarding. Select the checkbox for Private Access profile.

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Expert Analysis

Why the Answer Is Correct

To enable the Private Access profile in Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access, you must navigate to the Traffic forwarding blade. According to official Microsoft documentation, the Private Access profile is configured and enabled within the Traffic forwarding section to define how traffic is routed to private endpoints.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Remote networks (A) are used for configuring site-to-site connections, not application access profiles. Security profiles (C) typically manage threat protection settings like Defender for Cloud Apps integration, not the enabling of access routing profiles. Connectors (D) refer to the infrastructure components required for connectivity, not the policy configuration itself.

Community Comment Notes

Community consensus strongly supports Traffic forwarding, with users citing the specific documentation path. One user noted that the Private Access profile is found under "Global Secure Access > Connect > Traffic forwarding." Another confirmed that while Security profiles exist, they do not host the Private Access toggle.

Official Reference

Exam Strategy

When configuring Global Secure Access, remember that Traffic forwarding handles the routing and access profiles (Private and Internet), while Remote Networks handle the backend connectivity. Focus on the functional purpose of each blade rather than just the name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is the Private Access profile located?

It is located under Global Secure Access > Connect > Traffic forwarding.

What is the difference between Traffic forwarding and Security profiles?

Traffic forwarding manages access policies and profiles, while Security profiles handle threat detection and monitoring integrations.

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