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Microsoft Entra ID account-deletion protection feature

Technology · First reported 12 Nov, 05:38 · Updated 06:01

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Microsoft introduced a security feature for Microsoft Entra ID that prevents administrators from permanently deleting protected accounts and other supported objects for seven days, according to Windows Report. Neowin reports the feature gives admins seven days to recover important accounts and that once enabled, nobody can disable it.

  • Microsoft introduced a new security feature for Microsoft Entra ID.
  • The feature prevents administrators from permanently deleting protected accounts and other supported objects for seven days.
  • Neowin reports the feature gives admins seven days to recover important accounts.
  • Neowin reports that once enabled, nobody can disable the feature.
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Microsoft
Product
Microsoft Entra ID
Protection
Prevents administrators from permanently deleting protected accounts and other supported objects for seven days
Recovery window
Seven days for important accounts
Disablement
Once enabled, nobody can disable it

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