How do I migrate my existing GitHub Azure secrets to Workload Identity Federation?

Delete the client secret, add federated credential via az CLI, update YAML to azure/login@v2 with id-token perms. Test on branch first.

Does Workload Identity Federation work with GitHub Enterprise?

Yes, same issuer URL. Enterprise Server needs custom OIDC config, but Actions hosted is identical.

What if I use multiple repos or environments?

Create separate federated credentials per repo/branch/env. Granular control, no shared secrets.

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GitHub's Azure Master Key: Time to Revoke It with Workload Identity Federation

Tired of rotating Azure client secrets in GitHub? Workload Identity Federation kills them dead. No more leaks, no more master keys—just trust, verified.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

Diagram of GitHub Actions OIDC token flow to Azure without client secrets

⚡ Key Takeaways

Ditch client secrets: Workload Identity Federation uses OIDC tokens for zero-secret GitHub-to-Azure deploys. 𝕏
Setup in 5 mins: CLI for trust policy, YAML tweak — no rotation ever. 𝕏
Risk drop: Breaches from leaked secrets plummet; 40% enterprises already shifted. 𝕏

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