Cross-Tenant Sync (CTS): How to Securely Share Resources Across Azure Tenants

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Learn how Cross-Tenant Synchronization (CTS) works in Azure AD to enable secure user sharing, collaboration, and productivity across organizations.

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In today’s hybrid environments, collaboration often extends beyond a single organization. Cross-Tenant Synchronization (CTS) enables seamless sharing of users, groups, and resources across multiple Microsoft 365 tenants without compromising security.

Why CTS Matters:
🔹 Supports hybrid mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
🔹 Reduces manual duplication of users and permissions
🔹 Enhances Microsoft Teams B2B collaboration without exposing internal directories

How CTS Works:
➔ Synchronizes selected users/groups from one tenant to another (one-way or bidirectional)
➔ Integrates with Azure AD B2B Collaboration and Conditional Access policies
➔ Helps manage guest access more securely and systematically

My Experience with CTS:
I’ve implemented CTS workflows to securely connect environments during M&A transitions, partner onboarding, and hybrid workforce expansion. It strengthened collaboration while maintaining strict identity governance policies.

🔗 Related: Learn more about B2B Collaboration and Infrastructure as Code (IaaC).

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