
To install the Azure AD PowerShell module, you'll need to use the Microsoft PowerShell Gallery. You can install it using the Install-Module cmdlet, specifying the AzureAD module name.
The AzureAD module is available in the PowerShell Gallery, and you can also find it on the Microsoft Download Center. This module provides a set of cmdlets for managing Azure AD.
The AzureAD module requires PowerShell 3.0 or later to be installed on your system. If you're running an earlier version, you'll need to upgrade before proceeding.
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Installation
To install the Azure AD module, you'll need to use PowerShell with elevated permissions. Right-click on your Start menu, or press Windows key + X, and choose Windows PowerShell (admin) or Windows Terminal (admin) on Windows 11.
First, open PowerShell with Elevated permissions by following the steps. You can also use Windows Terminal (admin) if you're on Windows 11.
The recommended way to install the Azure module is to use the General Availability (GA) version, but if you want to test out new features, you can install the Public Preview version instead.
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To install the module, type the following command in PowerShell: Install-Module AzureAD. You'll also need to type Y to install the NuGet provider when requested.
After installing NuGet, you'll be prompted to install from an Untrusted Repository. Press Y to install the Azure AD Module.
If you want to test the module, you can connect to Azure AD using the following command: Connect-AzureAD. This will verify that the module is installed correctly.
Here are the steps to install the Azure AD module in a concise list:
- Open PowerShell with Elevated permissions
- Install Azure AD Module using the command Install-Module AzureAD
- Access Untrusted Repository and press Y to install
- Connect to Azure AD using the command Connect-AzureAD
Connect to
To connect to Azure AD, you must first connect to your online service. Run the cmdlet Connect-AzureAD at the Windows PowerShell command prompt, and you'll be prompted for your credentials.
You can supply your credentials in advance by storing them as $AzureAdCred, which can then be used to connect to the service. This can be done with the command: The first command prompts for credentials and stores them as $AzureAdCred. The next command uses those credentials as $azureadcred to connect to the service.
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The Azure AD and Azure AD Preview modules have different naming conventions, with -AzureAD and -AzureADMS cmdlets. The -AzureAD cmdlets connect to the Azure AD Graph endpoint https://graph.windows.net, while the -AzureADMS cmdlets make calls to the Microsoft Graph endpoint graph.microsoft.com.
To connect to a specific environment of Azure Active Directory, use the AzureEnvironment parameter. This can be done as follows: This example connects your PowerShell session to the German AzureAD environment.
To install the AzureAD PowerShell module, you need to open PowerShell in administrator mode. Then, run the following command to set the PowerShell execution policy to remote signed >> Select ‘Y’ to proceed.
To connect to Azure AD after installing the module, run the following command: This command will let you connect your Azure AD credentials. Enter your username and password, and then click Connect.
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PowerShell
To install and connect to Azure AD with PowerShell, you need to open PowerShell in administrator mode. This is the first step in the installation process.
You can install the AzureAD PowerShell module by running the command `Install-Module -Name AzureAD` in PowerShell. This command will install the latest version of the AzureAD module.
To connect to Azure AD, you can run the `Connect-AzureAD` cmdlet in PowerShell. This cmdlet will prompt you for your credentials, and you can enter your username and password to connect to your Azure AD tenant.
Here is a list of some common PowerShell cmdlets for Azure AD:
- Connect-AzureAD: connects Azure Active Directory with an authenticated account
- Disconnect-AzureAD: disconnects the current logged-in session from an Azure Active Directory
- Get-AzureADDirectoryRole: fetches the details of Azure Active Directory roles
- Get-AzureADUser: fetches the information of users in Azure Active Directory tenant
- Get-AzureADGroup: fetches the information of Azure AD Group in the tenant
Note that you require the Azure AD Administrator role or a custom AD role with the Service Read permission to fetch the information or details of any Azure AD services.
How to Install the AD Module via PowerShell
To install the AD module via PowerShell, you'll need to open PowerShell with elevated permissions. Right-click on your Start menu and choose Windows PowerShell (admin) or Windows Terminal (admin) on Windows 11.
First, you'll need to install the Azure Active Directory PowerShell module. You can do this by typing the command "Install-Module -Name MSOnline" and pressing enter. Then, type "Y" to install and import the NuGet provider.
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Next, you'll be asked to trust the provider. Type "Y" again to confirm. After that, wait for the package to install, then type "Connect-MsolService" to enter your Office 365 admin credentials and connect to Azure Active Directory via PowerShell.
Alternatively, you can install the AzureADPreview module by replacing the module name with "AzureADPreview" in the installation command. Keep in mind that this will install the preview version of the module.
Here's a step-by-step guide to installing the Azure AD Module:
- Open PowerShell with Elevated permissions
- Type the following command and press enter: Install-Module AzureAD
- Press Y to install the NuGet provider when requested
- Press Y to install from an Untrusted Repository
- Connect to AzureAD using the command Connect-AzureAD
Note that you can update the Azure AD Module by re-running the Install-Module cmdlet. This command checks the PowerShell gallery to see if a newer version is available.
Connecting to Active Directory with PowerShell
To connect to Azure Active Directory with PowerShell, you'll need to follow a few simple steps. First, open PowerShell in administrator mode.
You'll then need to set the PowerShell execution policy to remote signed by running the command "Select 'Y' to proceed."
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Next, you'll install the AzureAD module by running the command to install the Azure AD PowerShell module. This command will install the latest version of the AzureAD module.
Once the module is installed, you can connect to Azure AD by running the command to connect to Azure AD. This will prompt you to enter your username and password, and then click Connect.
That's it! You're now connected to Azure AD and can start using the Azure AD PowerShell cmdlets to manage your Azure AD tenant.
PowerShell Commands
To connect to Azure Active Directory, you need to run the cmdlet Connect-AzureAD at the Windows PowerShell command prompt.
You can store your credentials in advance using a variable, such as $AzureAdCred, and then use those credentials to connect to the service.
The Azure AD and Azure AD Preview modules have different naming conventions, with -AzureAD cmdlets connecting to the Azure AD Graph endpoint and -AzureADMS cmdlets making calls to the Microsoft Graph endpoint.
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To connect to a specific environment of Azure Active Directory, use the AzureEnvironment parameter, as follows: Connect-AzureAD -Environment AzureGermany.
Here are some common PowerShell commands for Azure AD:
To use these cmdlets, you require the Azure AD Administrator role or a custom AD role with the Service Read permission.
Module Information
Azure AD PowerShell is a powerful tool that allows you to manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) from the command line.
The Azure AD PowerShell module is available for both Windows and macOS.
You can install the Azure AD PowerShell module using the Install-Module cmdlet, which is the recommended method.
The Install-Module cmdlet will automatically install the Azure AD PowerShell module and its dependencies.
The Azure AD PowerShell module requires the .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later to be installed on your system.
The Azure AD PowerShell module supports both Azure AD Premium and Azure AD Free.
Azure AD PowerShell provides several cmdlets for managing Azure AD, including Get-AzureADUser and Set-AzureADUser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AzureAD PowerShell module deprecated?
Yes, the AzureAD PowerShell module is deprecated as of March 30, 2024, with support limited to critical security fixes. It will continue to function until March 30, 2025.
What replaced MSOnline?
Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK replaced MSOnline as the recommended PowerShell provider for Microsoft Entra. Learn more about the transition and its implications for your Azure AD and Microsoft Entra management tasks.
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