Update outdated Partner Center Azure AD tenant association documentation

hub/apps/publish/partner-center/associate-existing-azure-ad-tenant-with-partner-center-account.md

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 description:  Associate your Partner Center account with your existing Azure Active tenant.
 title: Associate an existing Azure AD tenant with your Partner Center account
-ms.date: 11/07/2022
+ms.date: 01/15/2025
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.custom: sfi-ga-nochange
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 # Associate an existing Azure AD tenant with your Partner Center account
 
-In order to [add and manage account users](overview-users-groups-azure-ad-applications.md), you must first associate your Partner Center account with your organization's Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
+In order to [add and manage account users](overview-users-groups-azure-ad-applications.md), you must first associate your Partner Center account with your organization's Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), now known as Microsoft Entra ID.
 
-[Partner Center](https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard) leverages Azure AD for multi-user account access and management. If your organization already uses Microsoft 365 or other business services from Microsoft, you already have Azure AD. Otherwise, you can [create a new Azure AD tenant](create-new-azure-ad-tenant.md) from within Partner Center at no additional charge.
+[Partner Center](https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard) leverages Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) for multi-user account access and management. If your organization already uses Microsoft 365 or other business services from Microsoft, you already have Azure AD. Otherwise, you can [create a new Azure AD tenant](create-new-azure-ad-tenant.md) from within Partner Center at no additional charge.
 
-If your organization already uses Azure AD, follow these steps to link your Partner Center account.
+If your organization already uses Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID), follow these steps to link your Partner Center account.
 
-1. From [Partner Center](https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard), select the gear icon (near the upper right corner of the dashboard) and then select **Account settings**. In the **Settings** menu, select **Tenants**.
+> [!NOTE]
+> Partner Center has transitioned to a workspace-based user interface. The navigation paths may differ depending on your account type and setup.
+
+1. From [Partner Center](https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard), navigate to tenant settings using one of the following methods:
+
+   **Method 1 (Primary)**: Select the gear icon (near the upper right corner of the dashboard) and then select **Account settings**. In the **Settings** menu, select **Tenants**.
+
+   **Method 2 (Alternative)**: If you encounter authorization issues with Method 1, try navigating through **Legal info** > **Identity** > **Tenants**.
 
     :::image type="content" source="../images/partner-center-gear-menu-account-settings.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing Account settings option from the Gear menu of Microsoft Partner Center.":::
 
     :::image type="content" source="../images/partner-center-account-settings-tenants.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing Tenants option from Account settings menu in Partner Center.":::
 
-2. Select **Associate Azure AD with your Partner Center account**.
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> If you receive an "unauthorized" error when trying to access tenant settings, this may be because:
+> - Your account was created with a personal Microsoft account and may need additional verification
+> - Your account may require specific permissions or setup to access organizational features
+> - The account may need to complete identity verification in Partner Center
+> 
+> Try the alternative navigation path above, or ensure your account has the necessary permissions to manage organizational settings.
+
+2. Select **Associate Azure AD with your Partner Center account** or **Associate Microsoft Entra ID** (note that Azure AD has been rebranded to Microsoft Entra ID).
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> If clicking this button results in an unauthorized error, ensure that:
+> - Your Partner Center account has completed all required setup steps
+> - You have the necessary permissions to associate organizational directories
+> - Your account type supports Azure AD/Entra ID integration
 
     :::image type="content" source="../images/partner-center-connect-azure-ad.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing option to Associate Azure AD with your Partner Center account.":::
 
-3. On the Microsoft Partner Center sign in page, enter the Azure AD credentials for the tenant that you want to associate.
+3. On the Microsoft Partner Center sign in page, enter the Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) credentials for the tenant that you want to associate.
 
     :::image type="content" source="../images/partner-center-signin-azure-ad-credentials.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing Microsoft Partner Center sign-in dialog where you should sign in using Azure AD credentials for your tenant.":::
 
-4. Review the organization and domain name for your Azure AD tenant. To complete the association, select **Confirm**.
+4. Review the organization and domain name for your Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) tenant. To complete the association, select **Confirm**.
 
 5. If the association is successful, you will then be ready to add and manage account users in the **Users** section in Partner Center.
 
@@ -39,6 +60,18 @@ If your organization already uses Azure AD, follow these steps to link your Part
 To add and manage Partner Center account users in your tenant, sign in to Partner Center as a user in the same tenant who has the **Manager** role.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> Any user who has the **Manager** role for a Partner Center account can associate Azure AD tenants with the account.
+> Any user who has the **Manager** role for a Partner Center account can associate Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) tenants with the account.
+
+You can associate multiple Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) tenants to a single Partner Center account. To associate a new tenant, select **Associate another Azure AD tenant** or **Associate another Microsoft Entra ID tenant**, then follow the steps indicated above. Note that you will be prompted for your credentials in the Azure AD tenant that you want to associate.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If you encounter issues during the association process:
+
+- **Unauthorized errors**: Try the alternative navigation path through Legal info > Identity > Tenants
+- **Account setup issues**: Ensure your Partner Center account has completed all required verification steps
+- **Permission issues**: Verify that your account has the necessary permissions to manage organizational settings
+- **Personal vs. work accounts**: If you created your developer account with a personal Microsoft account, you may need additional setup steps to associate it with your organization's Azure AD
 
-You can associate multiple Azure AD tenants to a single Partner Center account. To associate a new tenant, select **Associate another Azure AD tenant**, then follow the steps indicated above. Note that you will be prompted for your credentials in the Azure AD tenant that you want to associate.
+> [!TIP]
+> If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to Partner Center support for assistance with account setup and Azure AD integration.