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How to restore a recently deleted user using Entra ID (previously Azure Active Directory)?

In Entra ID, if you delete a user and want to restore it, you can do so within 30 days before it gets permanently removed.

This table compares how you can restore a deleted user using Entra ID and M365 Manager Plus.

Entra ID

Steps to restore or remove a deleted user using Entra ID

  1. Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center.
  2. Browse to Identity > Users > Deleted users .
  3. Review the list of users that are available to restore.
  4. On the Deleted users page, search for and select one of the available users.
  5. Select Restore user to restore the user along with its properties.

M365 Manager Plus

Steps to restore or remove a deleted user using M365 Manager Plus

  1. Navigate to Management tab > Azure Active Directory > User Management.
  2. Under Bulk User Modification , click Restore Users .
  3. Select the M365 tenant and enter the name of the user in the search field. Click Find .
  4. Select the user in the next page and click Apply.

Limitations of using Entra ID to restore a deleted user

  • The user must have one of the following roles:
    • Global Administrator
    • Partner Tier1 Support
    • Partner Tier2 Support
    • User Administrator

Benefits of using M365 Manager Plus to restore a deleted user

  • Delegate actions to technicians without elevating their native privileges to higher roles.
  • Manage mailboxes, users, groups, and contacts effortlessly in bulk.
  • Create custom roles with any combination of reporting, management, and auditing tasks and assign them to non-administrative users to reduce the workload of Microsoft 365 admins.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of your environment in Exchange Online, Entra ID, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and other Microsoft 365 services with detailed reports.
  • Keep tabs on even the most granular user activities in your Microsoft 365 environment.
  • Monitor the health and performance of Microsoft 365 features and endpoints around the clock.

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  • Streamline your Microsoft 365 governance and administration with M365 Manager Plus

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