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What attributes are available in Azure AD?

Last updated on December 16, 2022 @ 1:40 pm

Azure Active Directory provides a number of attributes that can be used to identify users, groUPS, and devices. These attributes can be used to create policies and manage user access. Some of the attributes available in Azure Active Directory include:

  • User ID
  • User Principal Name
  • Email Address
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Nickname
  • Phone Number
  • Fax Number
  • Address
  • City
  • State
  • Zip Code
  • Country
  • Microsoft Account

Azure Active Directory also provides a variety of attributes that are specific to devices. These attributes can be used to manage device access, manage device settings, and monitor device activity. Some of the device attributes available in Azure Active Directory include:

PRO TIP: Be careful when working with Azure AD. There are a number of attributes available, and you may not have permission to access all of them. Make sure you have the appropriate permissions before proceeding.
  • Device ID
  • Software Name
  • Instance ID
  • OS Version
  • IMEI
  • Device Type

The following table provides a list of common attributes that are available in Azure Active Directory.

Attribute Description User ID A unique identifier for a user in Azure Active Directory. User Principal Name The name of the user account in Azure Active Directory. Email Address The email address for the user account in Azure Active Directory. First Name The first name of the user account in Azure Active Directory. Last Name The last name of the user account in Azure Active Directory. Nickname The nickname for the user account in Azure Active Directory. Phone Number The phone number for the user account in Azure Active Directory. Fax Number The fax number for the user account in Azure Active Directory. Address The address for the user account in Azure Active Directory. City The city for the user account in Azure Active Directory.

State The state for the user account in Azure Active Directory. Zip Code The zip code for the user account in Azure Active Directory. Country The country for the user account in Azure Active Directory. Microsoft Account The Microsoft account for the user account in Azure Active Directory. Device ID The unique identifier for a device in Azure Active Directory. Software Name The name of the software that is installed on the device. Instance ID The instance ID for the device. OS Version The operating system that is installed on the device. IMEI The International Mobile Equipment Identity for the device. Device Type The type of device that the device is.

Conclusion

Azure Active Directory provides a number of attributes that can be used to identify users, groUPS, and devices.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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