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How to Manage Default User Permissions in Microsoft 365
Explore default user permissions in Microsoft 365 and learn how to manage these built-in settings that are enabled by default.
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Microsoft Graph’s groupAnalytics API (currently in preview) provides detailed insights into Microsoft Entra ID groups, eliminating the need for complex custom scripts to get member counts, owner counts, expiration status, and more. This blog explores the groupAnalytics API and demonstrates how to use it for better management of Entra ID groups.
Microsoft is ending the preview of the memberOf rule operator on November 3, 2026. After this change, dynamic groups, dynamic administrative units, and entitlement management auto-assignment policies using memberOf rules will stop updating their memberships. This blog includes a PowerShell script to quickly identify affected configurations and helps admins plan their migration to supported dynamic membership rules.
Microsoft Purview now supports time-limited role group assignments for both new and existing members. Admins can set an expiration date from 1 day to 2 years. Once the date is reached, Purview automatically removes the role group assignment. This blog explains how to configure expiration for Purview role groups and the key limitations to know.
If Microsoft Entra Connect Sync is still running solely for device synchronization, you're maintaining infrastructure you may no longer need. This guide shows you how to configure Device Sync in Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync using the Microsoft Entra admin center and Microsoft Graph to synchronize Active Directory computer objects without relying on Microsoft Entra Connect Sync.
Microsoft has officially announced that passkeys will become the default authentication method in Microsoft Entra, replacing Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication. The change begins rolling out on September 1, 2026, with the transition completing on February 1, 2027.
Microsoft is adding two new PowerShell settings that let admins control who can join federated group chats in Microsoft Teams. These settings are disabled by default and will roll out globally between late July and late September 2026.
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Try AdminDroid for Free! Explore default user permissions in Microsoft 365 and learn how to manage these built-in settings that are enabled by default.
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Learn how to delete unwanted protected OUs to maintain a clean and well-organized Active Directory.
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Learn how to automatically apply email signatures for shared mailboxes in Microsoft 365 to maintain consistent branding.
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Build a review workflow to remove or disable inactive guests using Power Automate, improving governance over external access in M365
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Learn how to configure Multi Admin Approval in Intune to prevent accidental device wipes and add an extra layer of administrative control.
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Learn how the new Microsoft Graph Cloud Licensing API enhances Microsoft 365 license management with better visibility and control.
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Explore Microsoft’s major update for Teams private channels that support apps, bots, and message extensions, along with new admin controls.
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