Connecting to Microsoft Graph using Microsoft Graph PowerShell

What is the Connect-MgGraph cmdlet?

The Connect-MgGraph cmdlet is used to initiate a connection to Microsoft Graph using Microsoft Graph PowerShell. This command authenticates the session and grants access to Microsoft Entra ID resources and other Microsoft 365 services.

Running the Connect-Graph cmdlet is the first step before executing any other Graph cmdlets, as it ensures that the session is authenticated and authorized based on the scopes provided.

Connecting to Microsoft Graph using the Connect-MgGraph cmdlet

Prerequisites

Before running the Connect-MgGraph cmdlet, ensure the following:

• The Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK is installed. You can install it using the following command:
  Copy Install-Module Microsoft.Graph -Scope CurrentUser
• You have appropriate administrator or delegated permissions to access the required scopes.

Using the Connect-MgGraph cmdlet

Run the following command to connect to Microsoft Graph:

Examples

Example 1: Connect with specific scopes

Example 2: Connect to a specific tenant

Supported parameters

Limitations of using Graph PowerShell scripts to manage and report on Microsoft Entra ID

• PowerShell lacks a GUI, which makes it harder to visualize results or manage objects at scale.
• Connecting and maintaining authentication sessions for automation scenarios is complex.
• Error messages are often vague, leading to time-consuming debugging during script execution.
• Frequent changes in API versions may break backward compatibility in scripts.

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