Disabling a user in Azure Active Directory is essential for maintaining security and managing access in cloud-based environments. This article will guide you through the complete process of doing this.
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How To Disable A User In Azure AD
To Disable A User In Azure AD, follow the steps below:
1. Log in to the Azure Portal.
2. Search for Microsoft Entra ID and click on the search result for Microsoft Entra ID under services, as shown below.
3. Expand the Manage tab and click on the Users link from the left navigation.
4. Now, click on the specific user from the list for the one you wish to disable.
5. From the My Feed section, click on the Edit link as shown below.
6. Deselect (Uncheck) the Account enabled option and then ensure you click the Save button. Check out the screenshot below for your reference.
Now, you will get a successful message, as shown below.
Finally, as you can see in the screenshot below, the user account status is disabled.
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