The Get-MgUserCount cmdlet is part of the Microsoft Graph PowerShell module and is designed to retrieve the count of user objects in your Microsoft 365 environment. This cmdlet is highly efficient when you want to get insights into the number of users, apply filters, or generate reports without having to pull the full list of users.
In this article, we will cover the syntax, usage examples, cmdlet tips, possible errors with solutions, use cases, and a conclusion to help you leverage Get-MgUserCount for your administrative tasks.
Get-MgUserCount [-ConsistencyLevel <String>] [<CommonParameters>]
Key Parameters:
This basic command fetches the total number of users in your tenant.
Get-MgUserCount
To count only users who have been disabled, use the accountEnabled property to filter the data.
Get-MgUserCount -ConsistencyLevel eventual -Filter "accountEnabled eq false"
Error: "The request requires the 'ConsistencyLevel' header to be set to 'eventual' for query processing."
Cause: When using filters or complex queries, the -ConsistencyLevel parameter is mandatory.
Solution: Ensure you include -ConsistencyLevel eventual in your query like so:
Get-MgUserCount -ConsistencyLevel eventual -Filter "accountEnabled eq true"
Error: "The property or filter specified is invalid."
Cause: The filter syntax or property used in the query might not be supported or spelled incorrectly.
Solution: Double-check that your filter is using valid properties. Refer to Microsoft’s documentation for correct syntax and supported properties. Example:
Get-MgUserCount -ConsistencyLevel eventual -Filter "assignedLicenses/$count ne 0"
Get-MgUserCount -ConsistencyLevel eventual -Filter "userType eq 'Guest'"
This will return the total number of guest users in the environment, which can be crucial for security assessments and compliance checks.
Get-MgUserCount -ConsistencyLevel eventual -Filter "assignedLicenses/$count ne 0"
This allows you to pinpoint the number of licensed users and compare it against your subscription to make necessary adjustments.
$ActiveUsersCount = Get-MgUserCount -ConsistencyLevel eventual -Filter "accountEnabled eq true"
Send-MailMessage -To "admin@domain.com" -Subject "Daily Active User Count" -Body "The total number of active users is $ActiveUsersCount"
The Get-MgUserCount cmdlet is a powerful and efficient tool to get the number of user objects in a Microsoft 365 tenant. Whether you're performing security audits, managing licenses, or automating reports, this cmdlet helps you retrieve essential data quickly. With the proper use of filtering and consistency level settings, you can refine your results and optimize your user management tasks.
© m365corner.com. All Rights Reserved. Design by HTML Codex