Automate Microsoft 365 Administration Using PowerShell

Managing Microsoft 365 manually can be time-consuming, especially when it comes to handling large numbers of users, groups, or licenses. That’s where PowerShell automation becomes your best friend. With a few simple scripts, you can handle repetitive admin tasks in minutes, not hours.

In this blog, we’ll explore how you can automate day-to-day Microsoft 365 administration tasks using Microsoft Graph PowerShell and link you to easy-to-follow M365Corner guides that walk you through each script.

Why Automate Microsoft 365 Administration Using PowerShell?

PowerShell automation empowers IT admins to:

• Reduce human errors from manual inputs
• Manage hundreds or thousands of users efficiently
• Perform bulk updates, reports, or cleanup tasks with a single command
• Standardize administrative operations across your tenant

Whether you're onboarding users, assigning licenses, or managing groups, PowerShell provides a scalable solution.

Benefits of Automating Microsoft 365 Administration Using PowerShell

• ✅ Saves Time – Say goodbye to clicking through the portal for every change
• ✅ Bulk Actions – Create, update, or delete hundreds of users or groups in one go
• ✅ Improves Accuracy – Reduces chances of missing critical steps during user management
• ✅ Auditing & Compliance – Scripts can be logged and version-controlled for compliance reviews
• ✅Repeatable Workflows – Automate recurring tasks like password resets or license assignments

How to Automate Microsoft 365 Administration Using PowerShell

Below are popular bulk automation scripts that can help IT admins simplify their tasks. Each link takes you to a detailed guide with examples, CSV templates, and step-by-step explanations.

• Bulk Create Users

Automate user onboarding by importing user details from a CSV file and creating them in one go.

👉Create Bulk Users Using Microsoft Graph

• Bulk Update Microsoft 365 User Attributes

Update user details like department, job title, office location, etc., for multiple users in a single script.

👉 Bulk Update User Attributes Using Graph PowerShell

• Bulk Password Reset

Reset passwords for all or selected users using a simple CSV input and Graph PowerShell.

👉Bulk Password Reset Using Graph PowerShell

• Bulk Create Groups

Automatically create Microsoft 365 groups with predefined settings using a CSV.

👉Using New-MgGroup in Graph PowerShell

• Bulk Add Group Members

Add multiple members to a Microsoft 365 group using their user IDs or emails.

👉Add Multiple Microsoft 365 Users to Group

• Bulk Assign License

Assign multiple Microsoft 365 licenses to a group of users using license SKU IDs.

👉Assign Multiple Licenses Using Graph PowerShell

• Bulk Enable/Disable User Accounts

Enable or disable M365 user accounts in bulk – useful during offboarding or access revocation.

👉 How to Bulk Disable or Enable M365 User Accounts

• Bulk Remove Users

Quickly delete multiple users from Microsoft 365 using their UPNs or IDs.

👉Delete M365 Users from CSV File

• Bulk Remove Group Members

Easily remove multiple users from a Microsoft 365 group using a single script.

👉Remove-MgGroup in Graph PowerShell

Conclusion

PowerShell automation isn't just a convenience—it's a necessity for modern Microsoft 365 administration. From user onboarding to group and license management, these scripts can save countless hours, reduce manual errors, and standardize operations.

Explore the detailed guides linked above and start streamlining your admin workload today with Graph PowerShell + M365Corner.