Get Microsoft Entra ID contacts' managers using the Get-MgContactManager cmdlet

What is the Get-MgContactManager cmdlet?

The Get-MgContactManager cmdlet is used in Microsoft Graph PowerShell to retrieve the manager details assigned to a specific organizational contact in Microsoft Entra ID. IT administrators can leverage this command to track reporting hierarchies and ensure accurate contact management.

Fetch manager details using the Get-MgContactManager cmdlet

Prerequisites

Before using the Get-MgContactManager cmdlet, ensure the following:

  • The Microsoft Graph PowerShell module is installed. If not, install it using this script:
    Install-Module Microsoft.Graph -Scope CurrentUser
  • Connect to Microsoft Graph PowerShell with the required permissions to fetch manager details.
  • Ensure that you have administrative privileges to manage and view contacts in Microsoft Entra ID.

Using the Get-MgContactManager cmdlet

Here's how you can use the Get-MgContactManager cmdlet to fetch the manager of a Microsoft Entra ID contact:

Get-MgContactManager
-OrgContactId <String>
[-ExpandProperty <String[]>]
[-Property <String[]>]
[-ResponseHeadersVariable <String>]
[-Headers <IDictionary>]
[-ProgressAction <ActionPreference>]
[<CommonParameters>]

Example use cases and scripts

Example 1: Retrieving the manager of a specific contact

Get-MgContactManager -OrgContactId 2763276-hb56-adas-3477-565868bcfyyf

Example 2: Fetch manager details of multiple Microsoft Entra ID contacts

$contacts = Get-MgContact | Select-Object Id
foreach ($contact in $contacts) {
Get-MgContactManager -OrgContactId $contact.Id
}

Supported parameters

Parameters Description
-ExpandProperty This parameter expands the Manager property, fetching detailed attributes like name, email, and job title.
-OrgContactId This parameter allows you to specify the unique identifier of an organizational contact whose details you would like to fetch.

Limitations of using Graph PowerShell scripts to fetch contact reports

  • PowerShell has a command-line interface, increasing the chances of syntax errors.
  • It requires administrative privileges to access organizational contact details.
  • There are limited filtering options for hierarchical reporting without additional scripting.
  • There is no built-in configuration for automated report generation.

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Microsoft Entra ID reporting in ADManager Plus

  • Instantly generate reports on contacts, users, and organizational hierarchies without writing PowerShell scripts.
  • Automate report generation and share them with stakeholders without manual interference.
  • Customize reports and schedule them to focus on specific attributes.
  • Export reports in PDF, XLSX, and HTML formats to meet audit requirements.

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