I'm struggling with the user account creation process for new hires in Microsoft 365. Previously, it was a quick right-click and copy process, taking just a couple of minutes. Now, with M365, I have to navigate through Security and Exchange, adding each new hire individually to multiple groups, which is incredibly time-consuming. I thought using templates would help, but they only cover the basic details. I'm hoping there's a much simpler solution out there!
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If you're using more advanced tools, Adaxes is fantastic for this. It lets you automate a whole bunch of user management tasks.
You could also set up a Microsoft Form that HR fills out for new hires. Then, just use a Logic App or Power Automate to convert that form data into user accounts with a PowerShell script. It might take a bit to learn the tools, but it's worth it!
You should definitely consider scripting it! Automating the process can save you tons of time.
Honestly, if you're doing it the manual way and not automating, it's going to be a headache. Using PowerShell can make creating accounts super fast. You might think it takes a while to set up the script, but once it's done, adding new users is just a matter of a few seconds per account.
And don’t forget about Power Automate! It can handle a lot of the repetitive steps for you.
Another tip: in the M365 admin center, you can add a user to multiple groups all at once, which helps speed things up a little!
Exactly! Once you've got the hang of it, you can create user accounts in no time.