Entra External ID
Complete customer identity and access management solution for securing external identities with strong authentication, customizable experiences, and granular access controls.
Microsoft Entra External ID provides a comprehensive customer identity and access management (CIAM) solution for securing all external identities accessing your applications and services.
Key capabilities include:
- Strong authentication enforcement with conditional access policies and multifactor authentication to prevent risky access
- Customizable user experiences with configurable branding, components, and sign-up/sign-in flows
- Scalable platform reliability that maintains performance regardless of traffic demand
- Secure collaboration tools for sharing apps and services with guest users while maintaining data control
- Identity lifecycle governance with access reviews and management for external collaborators
The platform integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Azure App Services, Visual Studio Code, and other Microsoft tools to provide unified identity management across your entire portfolio.
Perfect for organizations that need to manage customers, partners, business collaborators, contractors, and other external users with enterprise-grade security. The solution offers flexible pricing with a free tier and pay-as-you-grow model, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes.
Built on Microsoft's trusted security infrastructure, External ID helps organizations establish Zero Trust principles while delivering intuitive user experiences that enhance brand recognition and customer satisfaction.
