Azure AD B2C Lesson

Introduction

Azure Active Directory B2C (Azure AD B2C) is a cloud identity management solution for your web and mobile applications. It allows you to customize and control how customers sign up, sign in, and manage their profiles when using your applications.

Key Concepts

• Identity Provider: A service that authenticates users and provides their identity information.
• User Flows: Predefined, configurable paths for user experiences like sign-up and sign-in.
• Custom Policies: Advanced configurations that allow for complex scenarios not covered by user flows.

Setup Process

To set up Azure AD B2C, follow these steps:

        graph TD;
            A[Create Azure AD B2C Tenant] --> B[Register Applications];
            B --> C[Define User Flows];
            C --> D[Customize UI];
            D --> E[Test User Flows];
        

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Create an Azure AD B2C tenant from the Azure portal.
2. Register your web and mobile applications.
3. Define user flows for sign-up, sign-in, and profile editing.
4. Customize the user interface for branding.
5. Test the user flows by simulating user actions.

Best Practices

• Use strong password policies.
• Regularly review and update application permissions.
• Implement multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
• Monitor sign-in and sign-up activity using Azure AD logs.

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