How Do I Add Users to PowerShell 365?

You can add users to Microsoft 365 using the Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell.

Using the Microsoft Graph API

1. Connect to the Microsoft Graph API:

   • Use the Microsoft Graph PowerShell module to connect to the API.
   • You'll need to authenticate with your Microsoft 365 account.

2. Create a New User:

   • Use the New-MgUser cmdlet to create a new user account.
   • Provide the required information, such as the user's username, display name, and password.
   • You can also specify the user's license, role, and other settings.

Example:

New-MgUser -DisplayName "John Doe" -UserPrincipalName "[email protected]" -Password "P@$$w0rd"

Using the Azure Active Directory Module

1. Connect to Azure Active Directory:

   • Use the Azure Active Directory PowerShell module to connect to your Azure AD tenant.
   • You'll need to authenticate with your Microsoft 365 account.

2. Create a New User:

   • Use the New-AzureADUser cmdlet to create a new user account.
   • Provide the required information, such as the user's username, display name, and password.
   • You can also specify the user's license, role, and other settings.

Example:

New-AzureADUser -DisplayName "Jane Doe" -UserPrincipalName "[email protected]" -Password "P@$$w0rd"

Practical Insights

• You can use the Get-MgUser and Get-AzureADUser cmdlets to retrieve information about existing users.
• You can use the Set-MgUser and Set-AzureADUser cmdlets to modify user settings.
• It's recommended to use strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication for added security.

Solutions

• Automate User Creation: You can automate the user creation process using PowerShell scripts.
• Bulk User Creation: You can use the Import-Csv cmdlet to import a list of users from a CSV file and then create user accounts in bulk.