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.

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