Admins face significant challenges in handling Microsoft 365 user deletions, resulting in poor license management, unauthorized access, and potential data loss. Thus, properly identifying and managing the deleted accounts is essential for maintaining organizational security and efficiency. So, take control today! Learn how to monitor and manage deleted users in Microsoft Entra ID.
Windows PowerShell Connect-MgGraph Windows PowerShell Get-MgDirectoryDeletedItemAsUser 
AdminDroid Microsoft 365 user monitoring reports serves as a comprehensive solution for Microsoft 365 admins, enabling effortless identification and management of deleted users in Microsoft 365 without any complexity.
Identify and remove users with Azure AD risky sign-ins to maintain the security of sensitive data in your Microsoft 365 organization.
AdminDroid's scheduling automates Entra ID deleted users report that facilitates daily tracking, making it easier to audit consistently.
Stay informed and maintain control over your Microsoft 365 environment by setting up alerts for the deletion of licensed users.
Identify and delete Microsoft 365 disabled users with licenses to automatically recover unused licenses and avoid unwanted resource usage.
Utilizing AdminDroid's Deleted External Users report allows you to easily audit and verify the deletion of external users, ensuring they no longer have access to sensitive information.
Inactive users in Microsoft 365 need to be monitored closely as their accounts could still access sensitive information. Therefore, promptly deleting these users is essential to maintaining security.
Therefore, the AdminDroid Microsoft 365 reporting and auditing tool acts as a crucial mechanism for spotlighting deleted users to avoid any unusual or suspicious activities that might cause potential security risks in the Microsoft 365 environment.
This error occurs when the required Microsoft Graph PowerShell module is not installed.
Install-Module Microsoft.Graph This error occurs when attempting to operate through the Mg Graph cmdlet without the necessary permissions.
Connect-MgGraph -scopes User.ReadWrite.AllThis error typically occurs when you have multiple versions of the Mg Graph PowerShell module installed.
Get-Module -Name Microsoft.Graph -ListAvailable
Uninstall-Module -Name "Microsoft.Graph" -RequiredVersion <Version_To_Be_Uninstalled> -Force This error occurs when you try to access deleted users in Microsoft 365 without necessary admin permission.
This error occurs when you try to delete a user with a wrong userId.
There are several scenarios where you might need to delete a user account, such as when an employee leaves the company or when a guest user completes their project. Properly removing these accounts helps to protect sensitive information and manage subscription costs effectively.
You can delete a user using the below native methods in Microsoft 365.
We can also permanently delete a user in Microsoft 365 to remove all the associated data and accesses. Follow the below steps to remove a user permanently.
Run the below cmdlet to delete a user in Microsoft 365.
Remove-MgUser -UserId "userId"Unfortunately, there is no dedicated way to audit permanently removed users using Microsoft 365 native methods.
However, with the help of AdminDroid's permanently deleted users report, you can effortlessly monitor the users who have been deleted permanently from Microsoft 365 with just a few clicks.
Knowing who deleted a user account can be essential for security, auditing, and compliance purposes.
Tracking who deleted a user in Microsoft 365 can be done by the following methods.
Note: Audit logs in Microsoft Purview retains data for up to 180 days.
However, the data exported from the compliance audit log is not classified properly and is difficult to analyze, especially when dealing with large data.
Once downloaded, you can check the deleted users report with the details, such as user who performed deletion, deletion time, deleted user, etc.
Note: Microsoft Entra retains the audit data only for 30 days.
Tracking deleted users in Microsoft 365 audit logs will be time consuming and won't provide a clear picture about the activity.
Using Admindroid’s Audit Deleted Users report, you can effortlessly track who deleted a user in Microsoft 365.
Deleted user accounts in Microsoft 365 can be restored, depending on the retention period. By default, when a user account is deleted, it enters a "soft deleted" state for 30 days. During this time, admins can restore the deleted user account and its associated data.
Restoring a deleted user in Microsoft 365 can be done by the following methods.
You can use "Bulk restore" option to restore multiple users at the same time.
Run the below cmdlet to restore a user in Microsoft 365.
Restore-MgDirectoryDeletedItem -DirectoryObbjectId "objectId"If a user account is deleted without proper authorization or documentation, it can lead to data loss, security breaches, or disruptions in workflow. Below are a few scenarios that underscore the importance of tracking deleted users in Microsoft 365.
Overall, monitoring deleted users in Microsoft 365 is an integral part of maintaining security, compliance, and efficient resource management within an organization's IT infrastructure.
In Microsoft 365, employee offboarding involves more than just deleting a user account. Following a structured procedure helps protect sensitive information and supports a seamless transition.
Here is a step-by-step procedure for user offboarding in Microsoft 365.
Ensure Comprehensive Offboarding with AdminDroid's Role Delegation.
AdminDroid’s delegation allows you to create a designated role to conduct a thorough review after each M365 user offboarding process.
In the of AdminDroid portal, create a "New Role" and add the below custom filter by User properties.
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