Hello Community, I’d need to set up an Azure AD connection for a customer but I’m not able to explain why they need to grant Directory.All.Read access to their app. This question has already been asked but there is no clear answer. [image] Is Read Directory permission absolutely …

We only require User.Read if the extended profile is enabled, and Directory.Read.All if groups are requested. And yet you’re still being prompted to provide these permissions? Can you verify that the following options are not enabled on your Azure AD configuration page? [Screen Shot 2020-04-02 a…

Why Read Directory permission is absolutely required for Azure AD connection?

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nlenepveu March 27, 2020, 9:46pm 3

Thanks for this summary! We’re perfectly on track!

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Azure AD Does Not Require "Directory.Read.All" Access Privileges

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Why Read Directory permission is absolutely required for Azure AD connection?

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