Add Users in Azure Active Directory.
March 06, 2025
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add users in Azure Active Directory:
1. Access Azure Portal:
Open a web browser and navigate to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com).
Sign in with your Azure administrator credentials.
2. Locate Azure Active Directory:
Click on the Azure Active Directory service icon, usually found on the left-hand menu.
3. Navigate to Users:
Under Manage, select Users.
4. Initiate User Addition:
Click on New user at the top of the page.
5. Fill in User Details:
User name: Enter the user's email address or username.
Name: Provide the user's full name (optional).
Initial password: Set a temporary password for the user.
Directory role: Choose a suitable role (e.g., User, Guest, Member).
6. Customize Additional Settings (Optional):
Job title: Assign a job title (optional).
Department: Specify a department (optional).
Group membership: Add the user to relevant groups (optional).
Block sign in: Prevent the user from signing in if needed.
Require password change on next sign-in: Force a password reset upon first login.
7. Create User:
Click Create to add the user to Azure AD.
8. Notify User (Optional):
If desired, send a welcome email to the newly added user.
Additional Tips:
Bulk User Addition: For multiple users, use CSV import or PowerShell cmdlets.
User Creation Permissions: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create users.
Licensing: Assign appropriate licenses to users for access to specific services.
Password Reset: If a user forgets their password, use Azure AD's self-service password reset feature or reset it as an administrator.
Multi-Factor Authentication: Enhance security by enabling multi-factor authentication for users.