How to retrieve domain details using the Get-MgDomain cmdlet

What is the Get-MgDomain cmdlet?

The Get-MgDomain cmdlet is used in Microsoft Graph PowerShell to retrieve domain details in Microsoft Entra ID. IT administrators use this command to fetch critical domain properties, such as verification status, authentication methods, and domain capabilities. This command is essential for troubleshooting and managing domains in Microsoft Entra ID.

Fetch Microsoft Entra ID domains using the Get-MgDomain cmdlet

Prerequisites

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

The Microsoft Graph PowerShell module is installed. If not, install it using this script:
Install-Module Microsoft.Graph -Scope CurrentUser
Ensure that the domain exists in your Microsoft Entra ID directory.
Ensure that you have sufficient privileges, such as Global Administrator or Domain name administrators role, to manage domains in Entra ID.

Using the Get-MgDomain cmdlet

Here's how you can use the Get-MgDomain cmdlet to fetch domain details from Microsoft Entra ID:


                                    Get-MgDomain 

                                    [-ExpandProperty <String[]>] 

                                    [-Property <String[]>] 

                                    [-Filter <String>] 

                                    [-Search <String>] 

                                    [-Skip <Int32>] 

                                    [-Sort <String[]>] 

                                    [-Top <Int32>] 

                                    [-ResponseHeadersVariable <String>] 

                                    [-Headers <IDictionary>] 

                                    [-PageSize <Int32>] 

                                    [-All] 

                                    [-CountVariable <String>] 

                                    [-ProgressAction <ActionPreference>] 

                                    [<CommonParameters>]

Examples

Example 1: Retrieve information for a specific domain


                                    Get-MgDomain -DomainId "zky.com"

Example 2: List all domains in Microsoft Entra ID


                                    Get-MgDomain

Supported parameters

The following table lists some parameters that can be used along with the Get-MgDomain cmdlet for efficient reporting.

Parameters	Description
-DomainId	This parameter allows you to specify the domain whose details need to be retrieved.
-Filter	This parameter allows you to filter results based on domain attributes.
-All	This parameter retrieves all domains in Microsoft Entra ID.

Limitations of using Graph PowerShell scripts to fetch reports

While Microsoft Graph PowerShell provides domain details using the Get-MgDomain cmdlet, there are some limitations:

Graph PowerShell has a command-line interface, increasing the chances of command errors.
Sufficient admin privileges are required to execute this cmdlet.
Graph PowerShell has limited filtering and reporting capabilities without additional scripting.

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What is the Get-MgDomain cmdlet?
Get Microsoft Entra ID domains using the Get-MgDomain cmdlet
Limitations of using Graph PowerShell scripts to fetch Microsoft Entra ID domains
Highlights of using ADManager Plus for Microsoft Entra ID reporting

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