Microsoft Entra: New Feature – New People administrator role

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Today, I will discuss new feature of Microsoft Entra.

New Feature : New role – People administrator is added to Microsoft Entra roles

Details

• New role “People administrator” is designed to improve and streamline administrative capabilities in Microsoft 365. 
• This role will provide below features without needing the high privileges of Global admin or User admin roles
  • dedicated permissions for managing people-related settings.
  • dedicated permissions for managing profile photos

Capabilities of the People admin role?

• Update profile photos for all users, including admins.
• Update people settings for pronouns and name pronunciation, Profile card settings, and photo update settings for all users.

Why is this new role a better solution?

• The People admin role allows organizations to delegate people-related tasks more effectively and securely.
• By limiting access to necessary settings, it reduces risks linked to higher privilege roles. It aligns with user jobs focused on people administration.
• Keep security by avoiding the use of highly privileged roles for routine tasks.

REFERENCES

• Exporting Microsoft 365 Admin Roles: A Step-by-Step Guide – https://knowledge-junction.in/2024/12/02/exporting-microsoft-365-admin-roles-a-step-by-step-guide/
• Small Tips and Tricks – Microsoft 365 – How to get / export list of roles having members assigned – from Microsoft 365 admin center – Governance implementation – https://knowledge-junction.in/2024/02/12/tipsntricksexportrolesm365admincentergovernance/

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