As the title suggests, this article aims to explain the terms Microsoft Entra ID B2B (Business-to-Business) and Azure B2C (Business-to-Consumer).
A Microsoft Entra ID tenant is created as soon as you sign up for a paid or trial subscription to Microsoft 365 or Azure. This tenant can be described as your fortress on the internet.
If you are not part of an organization, you can activate a 1-month trial using the following links.
When you access the MS Entra ID tenant, you can manage your identities and access resources and applications.
Now that you can access your tenant or your organization’s tenant, let’s examine the differences between Microsoft Entra B2B and Azure B2C.
MS Entra ID B2B (Business-to-Business)
B2B collaboration is a feature available through your Microsoft Entra ID tenant, which is enabled by default. Microsoft B2B enables external partners and organizations to collaborate with you. External users can access your organization’s resources using their existing credentials without creating new accounts.
Key features
- External users can access shared resources using their own credentials, which promotes smooth and efficient collaboration.
- Organizations can manage cross-tenant access settings, enabling them to allow or restrict access to specific resources, users, or groups.
- Security features such as multifactor authentication (MFA) and device compliance trust settings help ensure secure access.
- Organizations can configure collaboration settings to allow or block access for specific external users or organizations.
Azure B2C (Business-to-Consumer)
Microsoft Entra ID B2C is a customer identity and access management solution that enables organizations to manage and authenticate consumer identities securely. It is a part of the Microsoft Entra family and is specifically designed for applications that interact with customers.
Key features
- Organizations can create customized sign-up and sign-in experiences, including personalized branding, user flows, and options for self-service password reset.
- The system supports authentication through social identity providers like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft accounts, making signing in easier.
- It is designed to handle millions of consumer identities, ensuring reliable performance even during peak usage.
- It provides advanced security features such as multifactor authentication (MFA), conditional access policies, and risk-based access controls.
- Comprehensive analytics and reporting can significantly assist organizations in understanding user behaviour and enhancing customer engagement.
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