A comprehensive guide on how to set-up an Azure AD tenant 

Introduction

As a service provided by Microsoft, the Azure Active Directory (AD) manages your identity and access to resources in the cloud and allows you to streamline the process of logging in. Additionally, you can control access to applications and resources, as well as enforce policies related to security, as well as manage users and groups. Throughout this guide, we will walk you step-by-step through the process of creating an Azure AD tenant and configuring it. Furthermore, you will be able to see in this article how to set up an Azure AD tenant on your own without requiring any additional support from the Azure admin center.

Getting Started  …

1. Sign up for an Azure Account  

Before you can create an Azure AD tenant, you will need to sign up for an Azure account. You can do this by visiting the Azure website.

1. Click on the “Start free” button. This will prompt you to create a Microsoft account or sign in to an existing one.
2. Select the Azure account type you wish to create. You have the option of choosing between a “Free account” and a “Pay-as-you-go account“. It’s recommended that you choose the “Free account” option as you get started with Azure.
3. Once you have signed in with your Microsoft account, you will be prompted to sign out. You will need to create one if you don’t already have one. Create a new Microsoft account by following the on-screen instructions.
4. Your account will be automatically logged in after you sign in. Here, you’ll need to provide some information about yourself, such as your name, email address, phone number, and country/region.
5. After that, you’ll need to enter the code you’ll receive by email or phone to verify your identity.
6. As soon as your identity is verified, you’ll need to provide details about your organization, such as its name, industry, and size.
7. To verify your identity, you will need to provide a credit card number or a phone number. A valid ID is necessary to prevent fraud and to ensure that you are not a robot.
8. Ensure you have reviewed and accepted the Azure subscription agreement.
9. To complete the registration process, click the “Sign up” button. You now have an Azure account! Congratulations!

Using the Azure portal, you can start exploring the different services Azure has to offer after signing up. If you want to tryout some of the paid services, you can also take advantage of the free credits included with an Azure account.

2. Access the Azure Portal 

The Azure portal is the central hub for managing your Azure resources, including Azure AD.

1. The Azure dashboard will appear after you sign in. Using the top navigation bar, click on “Portal” to access the Azure portal.
2. The Azure portal can be accessed directly by entering https://portal.azure.com/ in your web browser.
3. You’ll see an Azure portal dashboard with tiles representing different Azure services once you enter it. Each of these tiles will take you to the corresponding service when you click on it.
4. The navigation menu on the left-hand side of the portal lets you access different service categories, such as Compute, Networking, Storage, and Security.

Creating an Azure AD Tenant

1. Access the Azure Active Directory Service  

To create an Azure AD tenant, you will need to access the Azure Active Directory service. You can find this by typing “Azure Active Directory” in the search bar at the top of the portal. Alternatively, from the Azure AD portal, follow the following steps to access the Azure AD services.

1. Click “Azure Active Directory” in the left-hand navigation menu once you sign into the Azure portal dashboard.
2. Users will be able to manage their accounts, groups, and applications by using the Azure AD dashboard.
3. In the left navigation menu, click on “Users” to view and manage users. The Users tab provides access to all the users in your organization, as well as the ability to edit user profiles and resetting passwords.
4. On the left-hand navigation menu, click “Groups” to manage groups. The group list allows you to add or remove members from existing groups as well as edit group settings.
5. In the left-hand navigation menu, click “App registrations” to manage applications. Here, you can register new applications, view and manage existing applications, and customize settings for existing applications.
6. Azure AD services and resources can also be quickly found by using the search bar located in the top navigation bar.

2. Create an Azure AD Tenant 

To create an Azure AD tenant, you will need to provide basic information about your organization, such as the organization name and a domain name.

1. Click on “Create a resource” in the left-hand menu in the Azure AD portal.
2. Type “Azure Active Directory” into the search bar and select it from the list of results.
3. From the Azure AD page, Click on “Create” button.
4. On the “Create a directory” page, choose the option – “Create a new directory“.
5. From the list of directory types, choose the directory type you want to create: either “Single tenant” or “Multi-tenant“.
6. Fill in the required information for the new directory, such as the organization name, domain name, and country/region.
7. Click on “Review + create” to verify your settings.
8. Review the settings and if everything is correct, click on “Create” to create your new directory.

Conclusion: 

The process of creating and configuring an Azure AD tenant is a critical part of the process of creating a cloud-based infrastructure that is secure and efficient. It is easy to create an Azure AD tenant by following the steps outlined in this article and you don’t need any additional assistance in order to accomplish this task. Remember that it is critical that you review and update your Azure AD tenant on a regular basis so that it remains secure and meets the needs of your organization. You can further enhance the security of your Azure AD tenant by following best practices, such as enabling multi-factor authentication and using conditional access policies, so that you can further enhance the security of your Azure AD tenant.