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How to update a group life cycle policy using Microsoft Graph PowerShell

A group life cycle policy ensures that only relevant and active groups exist in your organization. It also reduces the risk of orphaned or abandoned groups. Microsoft Graph PowerShell helps you update policies using the Update-MgGroupLifecyclePolicy cmdlet. However, this approach requires strong technical knowledge. ADManager Plus offers a script-free, user friendly interface to help you manage Microsoft Entra groups and group life cycle policies.

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Updating a group life cycle policy using Microsoft Graph PowerShell

Prerequisites

Before using the cmdlet, ensure that the Microsoft Graph PowerShell module is installed. If not, install it using this script:


                                    Install-Module Microsoft.Graph -Scope CurrentUser

The user executing this cmdlet should have the following permission:


                                    Group.ReadWrite.All

Using the Update-MgGroupLifecyclePolicy cmdlet

Run the following cmdlet in Microsoft Graph PowerShell to update a group life cycle policy:


                                    Update-MgGroupLifecyclePolicy 

                                    -GroupLifecyclePolicyId <String> 

                                    [-ResponseHeadersVariable <String>] 

                                    [-AdditionalProperties <Hashtable>] 

                                    [-AlternateNotificationEmails <String>] 

                                    [-GroupLifetimeInDays <Int32>] 

                                    [-Id <String>] 

                                    [-ManagedGroupTypes <String>] 

                                    [-Headers <IDictionary>] 

                                    [-ProgressAction <ActionPreference>] 

                                    [-WhatIf] 

                                    [-Confirm] 

                                    [<CommonParameters>]

Supported parameters

The following are some essential parameters that can be used along with the Update-MgGroupLifecyclePolicy command:

Parameters	Description
-GroupLifecyclePolicyId	The unique identifier of groupLifecyclePolicy.
-GroupId	The unique identifier of the group.
-Id	The unique identifier for an entity.
-Confirm	Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.
-WhatIf	Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs.

Limitations of using Microsoft Graph PowerShell to update a group life cycle policy

PowerShell scripts can get complicated with different use cases and scenarios.
IT admins can spend a lot of time debugging errors, which negatively impacts productivity.
Delegation requires careful access management, as technicians require elevated permissions.

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Updating a group life cycle policy using Microsoft Graph PowerShell
Limitations of using Microsoft Graph PowerShell to update a group life cycle policy
How ADManager Plus helps you manage Microsoft Entra groups and more

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