| author | ms.author | ms.service | ms.topic | ms.date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SoniaLopezBravo | sonialopez | azure-iot | include | 03/31/2025 |
Important
This article includes steps to connect a device using a shared access signature, also called symmetric key authentication. This authentication method is convenient for testing and evaluation, but authenticating a device using X.509 certificates is a more secure approach. To learn more, see Security best practices for IoT solutions > Connection security.
