Is there a way to force synchronization between Active Directory and Office 365 right after a new user is created in Active Directory? I'm tired of waiting for it to automatically sync, and I'd appreciate any advice on how to speed up this process.
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You can use a PowerShell command to force a sync. Just run `Start-ADSyncSyncCycle -PolicyType Delta`. This command triggers a delta sync, which is typically the best option for your needs.
If all else fails, make sure to check the documentation for the products you're working with. You'd be surprised at how much information is readily available there to help troubleshoot these kinds of issues.
If you're looking for a faster solution, consider Entra Cloud Sync. It syncs every two minutes instead of the usual 30. Plus, you can run multiple instances of it in your domain, which could really help streamline things.
As part of user onboarding, I've automated the sync process within our user creation script. After the user is created, I run `Start-ADSyncSyncCycle -PolicyType Delta` to ensure they're synced immediately.
Running the command to sync has become second nature for us; we just open PowerShell and hit the up arrow to bring it back up. Also, make sure the new user is in a synced Organizational Unit (OU) because sometimes accounts are created but fall out of the sync scope.
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