First, you need to understand what accounts can be added to Azure AD. Basically, there are two types of account:
- Cloud accounts: Accounts that are created through Azure AD or other Microsoft cloud services, such as Office 365.
- Hybrid accounts: Accounts that are created and located in on-premises Microsoft AD DS. Those accounts are deployed through a the Azure AD Connect and synchronization tool.
To create cloud accounts, you have several options. Most Azure AD users start with Office 365 and do not natively add users through Azure. If you've used Office 365 before, that would be the simplest for you.
The example shown in the following screenshot guides you through how to add a user from the Office ...
