Anonymous links give users an easy way to share files and folders in SharePoint Online with anyone. However, for admins, these links often create blind spots. They allow unauthenticated access and may remain active long after they’re no longer needed. Without regular reviews, they can quietly increase the risk of…
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Organizations with frequent staff changes face significant challenges when managing their user accounts. The constant cycle of onboarding and offboarding Microsoft 365 users requires attentive administration. In such environments, the ability to get Entra users gives admins a comprehensive view of users’ account status, license allocation, and more. This visibility…
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Managing distribution groups in Microsoft 365 often involves repetitive tasks, especially when you need to create a group with the same set of users and permissions. Copying distribution group members from one to another in Microsoft 365 might sound simple — until you’re stuck adding names one by one, double-checking…
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Many admins have reported that they couldn’t assign or remove licenses using the Microsoft Graph PowerShell cmdlet Set-MgUserLicense, encountering the error: Set-MgUserLicense : One or more parameters of the operation ‘assignLicense’ are missing from the request payload. I’ve received similar feedback from users in one of my PowerShell scripts: Microsoft…
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Shared and resource mailboxes in Microsoft 365 are designed for collaboration, not for direct sign-ins. However, if sign-in remains enabled, attackers could exploit these accounts to bypass security policies, send unauthorized emails, or access confidential data—posing a serious compliance and security risk. As an admin, you must properly secure these…
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Since 2020, Microsoft Teams has taken the lead as the go-to communication tool in organizations. From chats to meetings, it’s become the collaboration hub for team projects. However, as projects come to an end, many of the teams gradually fade into inactivity. Before you know it, inactive Microsoft teams start…
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We’ve all been there dealing with user account lockouts because they forgot to update their passwords before expiration😓. Many organizations enforce password expiration policies to tighten security, but getting users to update them on time can be challenging. So, how do you avoid the hassle of unexpected lockouts? Simple –…
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Channels in Microsoft Teams are the heartbeat of collaboration, designated to help teams organize conversations, files, and tasks around specific topics or projects. However, they also come with challenges—especially when external members are involved. Imagine sensitive project details, strategic plans, or client data being accessible to users outside your organization…
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A SharePoint site is a centralized platform that enables you to organize documents in different ways, share resources, collaborate on projects, and streamline communication across teams. In certain scenarios, such as when launching new initiatives like facilitating company-wide collaboration, it is essential to add everyone to a SharePoint site. In…
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When signing into any product or service using your personal Microsoft account in a web browser, you’ll likely notice the “Keep me signed in” option. It lets you skip re-entering your credentials for every new browser session. But hold on to your seats: Starting February 2025, Microsoft is flipping the…
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