AVD with Guest Users

Question

Hello,

Is it possible that users from a tenant @company1.com who have been invited to @company2.net (guest users) can access an application published in AVD from company2?

If it is not possible, will the option be added in the future?

Thank you

Answer 1

Hi @Javier ,

Thanks for contacting Microsoft Q&A platform.

Azure Virtual Desktop doesn't support Microsoft Entra guest user accounts. For example, let's say a group of guest users have Microsoft 365 E3 Per-user, Windows E3 Per-user, or WIN VDA licenses in their own company, but are guest users in a different company's Microsoft Entra ID. The other company would manage the guest users' user objects in both Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory like local accounts.

You can't use your own licenses for the benefit of a third party. Also, Azure Virtual Desktop doesn't currently support Microsoft Account (MSA).
For more info look at the Azure Virtual Desktop FAQ.
Hope this helps you.

Answer 2

In short, no - that's not supported. More at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/faq#does-azure-virtual-desktop-support-guest-users-

There is no statement from Microsoft I'm aware that would indicate that this will change

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Answer 3

You can create a member user account in your tenant for that user.

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