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How to verify deleted users in Entra ID (previously Azure Active Directory)?

After a deletion operation is performed, it is important to verify if all the specified users are deleted. This table compares how you can verify deleted users using Entra ID and M365 Manager Plus.

Entra ID

Steps to verify deleted users using Entra ID

  1. Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center.
  2. Select Microsoft Entra ID.
  3. Select All users only and verify that the users you deleted are no longer listed.
  4. To verify using PowerShell, run the following command:
    Get-MgUser -Filter "UserType eq 'Member'
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  5. Verify that the users that you deleted are no longer listed.

M365 Manager Plus

Steps to verify deleted users using M365 Manager Plus

  1. Navigate to Reports tab > Azure Active Directory > User Reports.
  2. Under General User Reports , click Recently Deleted Users .
  3. Select the M365 tenant and filter the domain or group if necessary.
  4. Customize the duration of the deletion using the Period and When Deleted fields to narrow down your search.
  5. Click Generate Now to view and verify deleted users.

Limitations of using Entra ID to verify deleted users

  • The user must have at least the User Administrator role to perform this operation.
  • Searching for each deleted user without filtering options for verification is tedious.

Benefits of using M365 Manager Plus to verify deleted users

  • Delegate actions to technicians without elevating their native privileges to User Administrator or higher.
  • 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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