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How to Manage User Licenses Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

How to Manage User Licenses Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

Managing Microsoft 365 licenses means quickly identifying which users need which licenses and removing any that are no longer required. With the retirement of the MSOnline module, modern alternatives like Microsoft Graph API and Microsoft Graph PowerShell have become the preferred tools for admins. However, Graph PowerShell can be complex for common license management tasks, requiring multiple commands and deeper knowledge of Graph endpoints. Microsoft Entra PowerShell addresses these challenges by providing a simpler, more intuitive way to manage licenses,... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
November 13, 2025
Manage Groups Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module

Manage Groups Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module

Managing groups in Microsoft 365 can get tricky as your organization grows and user roles constantly evolve. While the Microsoft 365 admin center provides the basics, it’s not suitable for automation or large-scale changes. That’s where PowerShell shines, giving admins precision and control. But with the deprecation of AzureAD and MSOnline modules, it’s time to switch to the modern solution, the Microsoft Entra PowerShell module. It delivers a unified and secure approach to manage users, groups, apps, licenses, and more. In this blog, we’ll explore how to manage groups using Entra PowerShell, helping you simplify group management.   Pre-requisites for Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module  Before... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
November 6, 2025
How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

If you’ve ever worked in a large organization, you’ve likely noticed how cluttered and confusing the Global Address List (GAL) is. With hundreds or even thousands of users across departments, locating the right contact or ensuring communication stays within the right group can be challenging.  To address this, Exchange Online offers Address Book Policies (ABPs) — a powerful feature that allows administrators to logically segment address lists. This helps streamline communication, enhance privacy, and maintain clear boundaries between teams or... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
October 30, 2025
How to Manage Mail Users in Exchange Online

How to Manage Mail Users in Exchange Online

External collaboration helps organizations expand their business reach by working closely with vendors, partners, and collaborators. Microsoft supports this through two types of external entities: Mail contacts and Mail users (also known as mail-enabled users). Although both appear in the Global Address List (GAL) and have external email addresses, mail users stand out because they have sign-in credentials to access resources. However, this added access can become a security risk if not managed properly. For instance, an inactive mail user... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
October 23, 2025

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How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

If you’ve ever worked in a large organization, you’ve likely noticed how cluttered and confusing the Global Address List (GAL) is. With hundreds or even thousands of users across departments, locating the right contact or ensuring communication stays within the right group can be challenging.  To address this, Exchange Online offers Address Book Policies (ABPs) — a powerful feature that allows administrators to logically segment address lists. This helps streamline communication, enhance privacy, and maintain clear boundaries between teams or... Read More Read More
How to Manage Mail Users in Exchange Online

How to Manage Mail Users in Exchange Online

External collaboration helps organizations expand their business reach by working closely with vendors, partners, and collaborators. Microsoft supports this through two types of external entities: Mail contacts and Mail users (also known as mail-enabled users). Although both appear in the Global Address List (GAL) and have external email addresses, mail users stand out because they have sign-in credentials to access resources. However, this added access can become a security risk if not managed properly. For instance, an inactive mail user... Read More Read More
Receive Emails on Unlicensed Admin Accounts Using Mail Flow Rules

Receive Emails on Unlicensed Admin Accounts Using Mail Flow Rules

When organizations create unlicensed admin accounts in Microsoft 365 to minimize license usage and reduce exposure to attacks, they often overlook that these accounts do not have active mailboxes. As a result, these accounts cannot receive important emails such as alerts, policy updates, service health reports, and more. That’s why it’s essential to configure alternate methods for admin accounts to receive emails. One of the effective methods is to use an Exchange Online mail flow rule for unlicensed admin accounts.... Read More Read More

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Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Microsoft 365 guest access is a valuable feature that enables collaboration with external users such as partners, vendors, or contractors. However, there are scenarios where restricting guest access to specific Microsoft 365 groups or Teams is necessary. Thankfully, Microsoft 365 gives you options to block guest access on a per-group basis. In this blog, let’s see why this is important and how admins can block guest access in specific Microsoft 365 groups.     Why Block Guest Access for Specific Microsoft... Read More Read More
How to Manage Channel Policies in Microsoft Teams

How to Manage Channel Policies in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams gives users and owners a lot of freedom to create channels. That’s great for collaboration, but without limits, this can become a security risk. Imagine a user creates a private channel and shares sensitive information without any admin oversight. Since private channels are hidden from the rest of the team, this lack of visibility can lead to data leaks, policy violations, or unintentional shadow IT. Without proper controls, these channels can turn into blind spots for IT admins. ... Read More Read More
Detect Sensitive Content During Screen Sharing in Microsoft Teams Meetings

Detect Sensitive Content During Screen Sharing in Microsoft Teams Meetings

Microsoft Teams Meetings make it easy to collaborate with internal and external users for exchanging financial data, project updates, and more. This convenience also introduces serious risks, such as accidental exposure of sensitive content during screen sharing! ⚠️   As part of enhancing Microsoft Teams security, a new Teams Premium feature has been introduced to detect sensitive content during screen sharing. 🔍   This blog explains how admins can set up sensitive content detection in Teams meetings to protect sensitive... Read More Read More

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Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Scammers are getting smarter, impersonating trusted brands to steal sensitive information. One wrong click could put your organization at risk! But don’t worry—Microsoft Teams is stepping up with brand impersonation protection for chats to keep you safe. This new feature is designed to prevent spam or phishing attempts from external chats in Microsoft Teams. The rollout of this feature began in mid-November 2024 and is expected to be completed by mid-February 2025 (MC910976). Let’s take a deep dive into the feature! What is Brand... Read More Read More
New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

Last year, Microsoft made Teams chat web links to open in MS Edge side-by-side view. Now this feature is getting integrated in the new Outlook for Windows as well (MC803892). In an upcoming rolling out between late July and late September 2024, Outlook web links from Azure Active Directory (AAD) accounts and Microsoft (MSA) accounts open directly in Microsoft Edge, displayed right next to your message.   Since the earlier change in MS Teams to open web links in Edge has already caused... Read More Read More
Intelligent Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Intelligent Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Ever felt like your SharePoint document libraries and OneDrive files were overflowing with outdated versions? Well, Microsoft heard your concerns regarding limited versioning and is introducing a much-needed upgrade to version history controls! With intelligent versioning controls in SharePoint Online, admins can set smarter version deletion options and default organization limits to enhance data protection and storage management. The improved version history controls for SharePoint and OneDrive are in general availability.   What is Version History Controls in SharePoint Online?  Version history... Read More Read More

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How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

If you’ve ever worked in a large organization, you’ve likely noticed how cluttered and confusing the Global Address List (GAL) is. With hundreds or even thousands of users across departments, locating the right contact or ensuring communication stays within the right group can be challenging.  To address this, Exchange Online offers Address Book Policies (ABPs) — a powerful feature that allows administrators to logically segment address lists. This helps streamline communication, enhance privacy, and maintain clear boundaries between teams or... Read More Read More
How to Manage Mail Users in Exchange Online

How to Manage Mail Users in Exchange Online

External collaboration helps organizations expand their business reach by working closely with vendors, partners, and collaborators. Microsoft supports this through two types of external entities: Mail contacts and Mail users (also known as mail-enabled users). Although both appear in the Global Address List (GAL) and have external email addresses, mail users stand out because they have sign-in credentials to access resources. However, this added access can become a security risk if not managed properly. For instance, an inactive mail user... Read More Read More
Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Microsoft 365 guest access is a valuable feature that enables collaboration with external users such as partners, vendors, or contractors. However, there are scenarios where restricting guest access to specific Microsoft 365 groups or Teams is necessary. Thankfully, Microsoft 365 gives you options to block guest access on a per-group basis. In this blog, let’s see why this is important and how admins can block guest access in specific Microsoft 365 groups.     Why Block Guest Access for Specific Microsoft... Read More Read More

SharePoint Online

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Difference Between Share and Copy Link in SharePoint Online

Difference Between Share and Copy Link in SharePoint Online

One of the most common confusions in SharePoint Online is that you have both the Share button and the Copy link option to share files or folders. Since both actions result in a shareable link, many users mistakenly believe they work the same way. The truth is, while both “Share” and “Copy” link can technically generate an identical link, they represent two fundamentally different methods of granting and managing that access. Confusing these two functions is a frequent cause of accidental over-sharing or compliance headaches.... Read More Read More
How to Delete SharePoint Pages Using PowerShell

How to Delete SharePoint Pages Using PowerShell

Managing SharePoint pages seems straightforward until you’re faced with old pages that no longer serve a purpose. Over time, these unused pages accumulate, creating navigation challenges and reducing site efficiency. For example, outdated pages can clutter search results, making it harder for users to locate relevant content. Addressing this issue not only improves user experience but also streamlines site management for administrators.  In this blog, we’ll explore how to efficiently delete SharePoint pages using both the SharePoint user interface &... Read More Read More
How to Manage SharePoint Sites’ Privacy Settings in Microsoft 365

How to Manage SharePoint Sites’ Privacy Settings in Microsoft 365

SharePoint sites are often created rapidly across all types of organizations for teams, projects, departments, etc. But without careful attention to privacy settings, sensitive content can be unintentionally exposed to everyone in the organization. A common mistake is leaving sites set to “Public”, which allows any user in the tenant to access the site and its contents even if they’re not part of the site. This not only risks data leaks but also violates compliance policies and creates confusion about... Read More Read More

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Blesslin Rinu
November 13, 2025
How to Manage User Licenses Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

How to Manage User Licenses Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

Managing Microsoft 365 licenses means quickly identifying which users need which licenses and removing any that are no longer required. With the retirement of the MSOnline module, modern alternatives like Microsoft Graph API and Microsoft Graph PowerShell have become the preferred tools for admins. However, Graph PowerShell can be complex for common license management tasks, requiring multiple commands and deeper knowledge of Graph endpoints. Microsoft Entra PowerShell addresses these challenges by providing a simpler, more intuitive way to manage licenses,... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Kanaga
November 6, 2025
Manage Groups Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module

Manage Groups Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module

Managing groups in Microsoft 365 can get tricky as your organization grows and user roles constantly evolve. While the Microsoft 365 admin center provides the basics, it’s not suitable for automation or large-scale changes. That’s where PowerShell shines, giving admins precision and control. But with the deprecation of AzureAD and MSOnline modules, it’s time to switch to the modern solution, the Microsoft Entra PowerShell module. It delivers a unified and secure approach to manage users, groups, apps, licenses, and more. In this blog, we’ll explore how to manage groups using Entra PowerShell, helping you simplify group management.   Pre-requisites for Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module  Before... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Pradeep
October 30, 2025
How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

If you’ve ever worked in a large organization, you’ve likely noticed how cluttered and confusing the Global Address List (GAL) is. With hundreds or even thousands of users across departments, locating the right contact or ensuring communication stays within the right group can be challenging.  To address this, Exchange Online offers Address Book Policies (ABPs) — a powerful feature that allows administrators to logically segment address lists. This helps streamline communication, enhance privacy, and maintain clear boundaries between teams or... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Blesslin Rinu
October 23, 2025
How to Manage Mail Users in Exchange Online

How to Manage Mail Users in Exchange Online

External collaboration helps organizations expand their business reach by working closely with vendors, partners, and collaborators. Microsoft supports this through two types of external entities: Mail contacts and Mail users (also known as mail-enabled users). Although both appear in the Global Address List (GAL) and have external email addresses, mail users stand out because they have sign-in credentials to access resources. However, this added access can become a security risk if not managed properly. For instance, an inactive mail user... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Kanaga
October 16, 2025
Difference Between Share and Copy Link in SharePoint Online

Difference Between Share and Copy Link in SharePoint Online

One of the most common confusions in SharePoint Online is that you have both the Share button and the Copy link option to share files or folders. Since both actions result in a shareable link, many users mistakenly believe they work the same way. The truth is, while both “Share” and “Copy” link can technically generate an identical link, they represent two fundamentally different methods of granting and managing that access. Confusing these two functions is a frequent cause of accidental over-sharing or compliance headaches.... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Adi
October 9, 2025
Receive Emails on Unlicensed Admin Accounts Using Mail Flow Rules

Receive Emails on Unlicensed Admin Accounts Using Mail Flow Rules

When organizations create unlicensed admin accounts in Microsoft 365 to minimize license usage and reduce exposure to attacks, they often overlook that these accounts do not have active mailboxes. As a result, these accounts cannot receive important emails such as alerts, policy updates, service health reports, and more. That’s why it’s essential to configure alternate methods for admin accounts to receive emails. One of the effective methods is to use an Exchange Online mail flow rule for unlicensed admin accounts.... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Praba
October 2, 2025
Restore Deleted Objects Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

Restore Deleted Objects Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

Accidentally deleting a critical user account, application registration, or group in Microsoft Entra ID tenant can trigger a moment of panic. But fear not! Microsoft 365 deleted objects are not immediately gone forever. Microsoft Entra ID has a soft-delete mechanism, giving admins a 30-day window to restore them. Only after this period, the object is permanently deleted and cannot be restored.  Recently, Microsoft has also extended this capability to Conditional Access policies, allowing admins to restore soft-deleted CA policies.  You can manage object deletions in Microsoft 365 through the Entra admin center, but... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
September 25, 2025
How to Add/Remove Users in Existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates

How to Add/Remove Users in Existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates

Managing meeting rooms efficiently in Exchange Online is crucial to prevent booking conflicts and ensure smooth scheduling. A common challenge administrators face is adding users to an existing BookInPolicy. Attempting to add new users directly often triggers “overwritten” errors because the -BookInPolicy parameter replaces the existing list instead of appending to it. To avoid these issues, administrators need to understand how to safely manage existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates using PowerShell!   Manage BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates for Exchange Meeting Rooms In... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Aima
September 18, 2025
Add External Users to a Distribution Group in Exchange Online

Add External Users to a Distribution Group in Exchange Online

A distribution group (also known as distribution lists) in Microsoft 365 is a convenient way to send emails to multiple recipients at once. Instead of entering each address individually, you can simply send an email to the group, and it will reach everyone in it. However, there are times when you may need to include people outside your organization – for instance, distributing meeting invites to guest speakers or sending important updates to stakeholders.  By default, distribution groups only accept... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Praba
September 11, 2025
Manage Authentication Methods for A User Using PowerShell

Manage Authentication Methods for A User Using PowerShell

Imagine a user suddenly locked out because they lost their phone, or needing urgent MFA resets in the middle of a workday. If you’re a Microsoft 365 admin, these scenarios are all too familiar. With Microsoft mandating MFA for all users, administrators must ensure that users can authenticate reliably, while also securing accounts from MFA registration attacks. This involves monitoring registered authentication methods, updating or resetting them when needed, and ensuring compliance.   Manually managing authentication methods for a handful of users may be feasible, but in... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365