Differences between B2B Direct Connect and B2B Collaboration in Microsoft Entra
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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