What is Microsoft Entra External ID?
Microsoft Entra External ID supports external identity scenarios, including application sign-in for consumer and business customers. This profile focuses on customer-facing applications in an external tenant. Workforce guest collaboration and other Entra or legacy Azure AD B2C arrangements have different configuration and commercial context.
Who is Microsoft Entra External ID for?
Teams building customer application identity with a specifically chosen Entra External ID tenant and supported workflow.
Microsoft Entra External ID features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Customer application sign-up and sign-in
- External-tenant identity administration
- Supported identity connections
- Monthly-active-user service model
Microsoft Entra External ID pricing
Core MAU allowance; add-ons and messaging differ
Specify the customer scenario, active users, required features, messaging and any add-ons. Include application integration and migration from an existing identity system.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
Core access has a monthly-active-user free allowance under the current billing model. Optional premium features and messaging can have separate charges; confirm tenant and subscription linkage.
Before you choose Microsoft Entra External ID
Customer external tenants and workforce guest collaboration are not identical setups.
Validate current supported providers, extensibility, migration and feature availability for the intended tenant.
Explore Microsoft Entra External ID in more detail
Take a closer look at the decisions behind this product.
Entra External ID vs Auth0: customer tenants, login and migration
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Microsoft Entra External ID FAQs
Does Microsoft Entra External ID have a free plan?
Core access has a monthly-active-user free allowance under the current billing model. Optional premium features and messaging can have separate charges; confirm tenant and subscription linkage.
Who is Microsoft Entra External ID for?
Teams building customer application identity with a specifically chosen Entra External ID tenant and supported workflow.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.