Step by Step Guide: How to Configure Azure Business to Customer (B2C) identity services

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to configure Azure AD B2C identity services:

1. Sign in to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com) using your Azure AD administrator account.
2. Click on “Create a resource” from the left-hand menu and search for “Azure Active Directory B2C” in the search bar.
3. Click on “Create” to begin the Azure AD B2C configuration process.
4. In the “Basics” tab, select the subscription, resource group, and region where you want to create the Azure AD B2C tenant.
5. Provide a unique name for your Azure AD B2C tenant, and select the “Create a new Azure AD B2C tenant” option.
6. In the “Identity providers” tab, add the identity providers you want to use for authentication. This includes social identity providers like Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as enterprise identity providers like Azure AD and Google.
7. In the “User attributes” tab, configure the user attributes that will be collected during registration and login. These can include basic attributes like name and email address, as well as custom attributes that are specific to your application.
8. In the “User flows” tab, create the user flows that define the user journey through the application. This includes sign-up, sign-in, and password reset flows.
9. Customize the user interface in the “Page layouts” tab. This includes customizing the login page and any other pages where customers interact with the application.
10. In the “Branding” tab, customize the branding of your application. This includes adding your logo and configuring the colors and fonts used in the user interface.
11. Test the application to ensure that the user flows and authentication mechanisms are working as expected.
12. Deploy the application and start providing customers with secure access to your services.

Here are some examples of how Azure AD B2C can be used:

1. E-commerce applications: An online retailer can use Azure AD B2C to authenticate customers, manage their profiles, and enable them to make purchases securely.
2. Healthcare applications: A healthcare provider can use Azure AD B2C to authenticate patients and allow them to access their medical records securely.
3. Banking applications: A financial institution can use Azure AD B2C to authenticate customers, enable them to manage their accounts, and perform secure transactions.
4. Travel applications: A travel company can use Azure AD B2C to authenticate customers and provide personalized travel recommendations and bookings.