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Differences between B2B Direct Connect and B2B Collaboration in English

Microsoft Entra offers two ways to collaborate with external users: B2B Direct Connect and B2B Collaboration. Both features allow organizations to share resources with external users while maintaining control over access and security. However, they differ in functionality, access, and integration. Here is a comparison between B2B Direct Connect and B2B Collaboration:

Feature B2B Direct Connect B2B Collaboration
Definition Mutual trust relationship between two Microsoft Entra organizations Invite external users to access resources using their own credentials
Functionality Seamless collaboration using origin credentials and shared channels in Teams External users receive an invitation and access resources after authentication
Applications Shared channels in Microsoft Teams Wide range of applications and services within the Microsoft ecosystem
Access Single sign-on (SSO) with origin credentials Authentication each time resources are accessed, unless direct federation is set up
Integration Deep and continuous integration between two organizations Flexible way to invite and manage external users

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