Microsoft Entra External ID

Product

Microsoft's customer identity and access management (CIAM) platform in the Microsoft Entra family for external users such as customers, partners and guests; it is the successor to Azure AD B2C.

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Documentation	learn.microsoft.com/entra/external-id

Key points about Microsoft Entra External ID

Entra External ID is the modern replacement for Azure AD B2C, unified under the Entra brand. · Microsoft Entra External ID - Simply Explained
Microsoft Entra External ID, zero trust, MFA and least privilege are relevant. · Microsoft Entra External ID for Digital Trust…

Episodes about Microsoft Entra External ID

Microsoft Entra External ID - Simply Explained

2026-07-19 · Video on YouTube

Microsoft Entra External ID is Microsoft's identity and access management solution for people outside your organization. It enables secure authentication and authorization for business partners, guest users, customers, and consumer applications while…

Microsoft Entra External ID for Digital Trust and Growth

2026-05-06 · Video on YouTube

Identity used to revolve around corporate networks, managed devices, and centralized directories. But that model no longer works in a world where customers, partners, contractors, AI agents, and automated workflows constantly move across systems and…

Timeline of episodes about Microsoft Entra External ID

Articles about Microsoft Entra External ID (3)

Mastering Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) with Microsoft Entra
2026-08-22 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back to our ongoing exploration of modern digital workplace architecture! In today’s interconnected digital landscape, managing external identities se…
External Identity Architecture Guide
2026-04-30 · Mirko Peters
Learn external identity architecture with practical guidance on setup, architecture, security, governance, and real-world use.
Microsoft Entra External ID: Managing External Identities and Tenants
2026-04-02 · Mirko Peters
Manage external identities with Microsoft Entra: partner and guest onboarding, B2B collaboration, cross-tenant access, Conditional Access, and access reviews.

Frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Entra External ID?

It is Microsoft's identity solution for external users such as customers and partners. The episode describes it as the modern replacement for Azure AD B2C, unified under the Entra brand. · From the episode: Microsoft Entra External ID - Simply Explained

What are the main use cases of Entra External ID?

Three: customer identity for apps, partner collaboration, and machine-to-machine scenarios. The episode says they cover almost every external identity need. · From the episode: Microsoft Entra External ID - Simply Explained

Which sign-in options does Entra External ID support?

Users can sign in with options such as social accounts and email passcodes. The show notes also mention bot protection and multi-factor authentication. · From the episode: Microsoft Entra External ID - Simply Explained

How can I try Entra External ID?

Create an external tenant in the Entra admin center and run the get started guide, which walks you through setting up a sample app in minutes. · From the episode: Microsoft Entra External ID - Simply Explained

What does Microsoft Entra External ID address?

It addresses digital trust and growth with external identities such as customers, partners and contractors. · From the episode: Microsoft Entra External ID for Digital Trust…

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Documentation: learn.microsoft.com/entra/external-id
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Articles on this topic: 3

Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03