How to remove Azure AD group members using PowerShell scripts
This cmdlet allows you to remove a specific user or another group from an Azure AD group, thus adjusting the group's membership and access rights. Experience a new level of control and efficiency with ADManager Plus, your all-in-one solution for streamlined management and reporting across AD, Microsoft 365, Exchange Server, and Google Workspace.
Compare the ease of removing Azure AD Groups through PowerShell scripts versus the seamless functionality of ADManager Plus in the table below.
PowerShell
Steps to remove a Azure AD group member using PowerShell scripts:
- Note down the required parameters (GroupObjectId, MemberObjectId, DefaultProfile, WhatIf, etc.) for removing Azure AD group member.
- Execute the following PowerShell script with the required parameters and their values.
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Remove-AzADGroupMember
-GroupObjectId <String>
-MemberObjectId <String[]>
[-DefaultProfile <PSObject>]
[-PassThru]
[-WhatIf]
[-Confirm]
[<CommonParameters>]
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Example: Remove members from group
Remove-AzADGroupMember -MemberObjectId $member
ADManager Plus:
Steps to remove members in Azure AD groups using ADManager Plus:
- Log in to ADManager Plus and navigate to Microsoft 365 > Management > Group Management.
- In Group Member Management, efficiently remove bulk members from various group types. Select options like Modify Distribution, Mail Enabled Security, Microsoft 365, or Security Group Members as needed.
- Click the add button next to "Remove from Groups" to remove members from the group. To remove users from all groups, select Remove from all Groups.
- Select the desired Microsoft 365 tenant from the Microsoft 365 Tenant drop-down.
- To remove group members, you can choose between importing a CSV file or using the built-in search feature.
- Select the users you want to remove.
- Click Apply to execute.
Limitations of using PowerShell scripts to remove members from groups:
- Administrators must have sufficient permissions to remove memberships of Azure AD groups if they wish to use the above-mentioned PowerShell script.
- PowerShell scripts are time-consuming and can affect productivity.
- Writing accurate and effective PowerShell scripts demands understanding complex syntax and commands.
- Crafting, testing, and executing scripts for simple tasks might take longer than using a simplified management tool.
Advantages of opting for ADManager Plus to remove Azure AD group members:
- ADManager Plus provides an intuitive web-based interface that simplifies the process of managing Azure AD group memberships.
- ADManager Plus' group management module simplifies the complex task of handling Azure AD groups by offering bulk group creation, bulk group modification, and reports-based group management in an effortless and hassle-free manner.
- You can remove multiple group members at once, instead of deleting them one by one using the native Azure AD, saving time and effort.
- The tool generates comprehensive reports on removed group members, aiding in tracking changes and maintaining an audit trail.
- Management actions comes built-in with ADManager Plus and can be performed in a few clicks.
- ADManager Plus also offers the ability to execute sequential follow-up tasks, seamlessly integrating with workflows to deliver efficient controlled automation.
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