Step 2. Configure Connection to Microsoft Entra

At this step of the wizard, select a Microsoft Entra region and choose whether you want to register a new Microsoft Entra application to connect to Microsoft Entra or use an existing Microsoft Entra application.

To select a region and connection method, do the following:

1. From the Region drop-down list, select a Microsoft Entra region.
2. Select one of the following options:

• Register a new Azure AD application automatically

With this option selected, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 requires to provide an application name and certificate to register a new Microsoft Entra application in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). For more information, see Registering New Microsoft Entra Application.

• Use an existing Azure AD application

With this option selected, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 requires to provide connection parameters to the existing Microsoft Entra application. For more information, see Using Existing Microsoft Entra Application.