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How to use Graph Explorer to query Entra ID for specific user data

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Ari Flavell
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Scenario

You want to query Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for user data which may be synced with Exclaimer.

Resolution

Graph explorer can return a list of user details on a per-user basis. For user photo data specifically, see How to use Graph Explorer to query Entra ID for user photo data. 

Pre-requisites: To complete this solution, you will need Microsoft 365 Global Administrator credentials.
  1. Log in to Microsoft Graph Explorer (https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/graph-explorer) using Global Administrator credentials. 
     
  2. If prompted, accept the permissions request.
     
  3. Use the drop-down menu to change the API from V1 to Beta.


    Select beta from the drop-down.  
     

  4. In the text entry field, enter the following:

    https://graph.microsoft.com/beta/users/

    followed by the UPN of the user you are querying for.
     

  5. Select Run query.

    The results list displays all available data for the user. Fields with no data return the value null.

Troubleshooting

If you receive an error stating that you have insufficient privileges, complete the following:

  1. Navigate to the Modify permissions (Preview) tab. 
     
  2. Locate the Directory.ReadWrite.All permission and select Consent. 


    The permission shows Consented when consented to.
Next steps: If you need to send the output to Exclaimer Support, copy the results text to a text file and attach it to your Support ticket.