Creating Test Tenant in Entra ID

Chetan Javir 25 Reputation points
2025-12-12T04:40:41.45+00:00

Hello,

I have question regarding Entra Test Tenant, can we create Entra test tenant where I can learn and test all services of Entra ID, without any production deployment, anyone know anywhere we I setup environment like this, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

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  1. Sridevi Machavarapu 8,925 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-12-12T05:37:11.77+00:00

    Hey Chetan Javir! It looks like you're interested in creating a test tenant in Microsoft Entra ID where you can explore and learn all the services without affecting any production environments. Good news! You can absolutely set this up. Here’s how you can go about it:

    Steps to Create a Test Tenant in Entra ID:

    1. Access the Microsoft Entra Admin Center:
    2. Create a New Tenant:
      • From the left menu, select Microsoft Entra ID then Overview.
      • Click on Manage tenants and select the Create button.
      • Choose to create a Customer tenant.
    3. Select Trial Option:
      • If this is your first tenant, you'll have the option to create a trial tenant which doesn’t require an Azure subscription. Select this option and continue.
    4. Fill in Tenant Details:
      • Enter a desired Tenant Name and Domain Name, then select the appropriate Location.
      • Proceed through the remaining setup steps and confirm by selecting Create.
    5. Use the Microsoft 365 Developer Program (Optional):
      • For an easier setup with pre-configured test users, consider joining the Microsoft 365 Developer Program. This program provides you with a free tenant, including sample data packs.
    6. Populate Your Test Tenant:
      • After you've created your tenant, you can add users as necessary for your testing purposes:
        • Go to Entra ID > Users and select New user to create or invite external users.

    Things to Keep in Mind:

    • Using a separate tenant for testing ensures that your production environment remains unaffected.
    • It’s a good practice to replicate Conditional Access policies from the production tenant to avoid issues when moving to production.
    • If you need advanced features, consider enabling a trial for Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2 in your test tenant.

    Additional Resources:

    Hope this helps you get started on your learning journey with Entra ID! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

    Note: This content was drafted with the help of an AI system.

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