Manage Users in Azure Active Directory

Azure AD defines users in three ways:

Cloud identities: These users exist only in Azure AD. Examples are administrator accounts and users that you manage yourself. Their source is Azure Active Directory or External Azure Active Directory if the user is defined in another Azure AD instance, but needs access to subscription resources controlled by this directory. When these accounts are removed from the primary directory, they are deleted.

Directory-synchronized identities: These users exist in an on-premises Active Directory. A synchronization activity that occurs via Azure AD Connect brings these users in to Azure. Their source is Windows Server AD.

Guest users: These users exist outside Azure. Examples are accounts from other cloud providers and Microsoft accounts, such as an Xbox LIVE account. Their source is Invited user. This type of account is useful when external vendors or contractors need access to your Azure resources. Once their help is no longer necessary, you can remove the account and all of their access.