Efficient mailbox management often requires retrieving and managing mail folders within user mailboxes. The Get-MgUserMailFolder cmdlet in Microsoft Graph PowerShell enables administrators to retrieve mail folders with ease. This article covers the cmdlet's syntax, usage examples, tips, use cases, possible errors, and their solutions.
Get-MgUserMailFolder -UserId <String> [-MailFolderId <String>] [-Property <String[]>] [-Filter <String>]
Pass the User ID or UserPrincipalName to -UserId parameter.
Get-MgUserMailFolder -UserId "user@domain.com"
Best way to work with Folder IDs would be to export the details.
To get the details of a single mail folder, you should pass the MailFolderId along with the UserId.
Get-MgUserMailFolder -UserId "user@domain.com" -MailFolderId "AQMkAGI2TAAA="
Use the -Property parameter to select specific mail folder properties.
Get-MgUserMailFolder -UserId "user@domain.com" -Property @("Id", "DisplayName", "ChildFolderCount")
You can also use -Filter while working with the mail folders being retrieved.
Get-MgUserMailFolder -UserId "user@domain.com" -Filter "displayName eq 'Inbox'"
-Property
parameter to retrieve only the necessary properties, improving performance.-Filter
parameter to narrow down results based on specific criteria.Cause: The specified UserId does not exist.
Solution: Verify the UserId and ensure the user exists in the tenant.
Cause: The specified MailFolderId does not exist.
Solution: Verify the MailFolderId and ensure the folder exists in the user's mailbox.
Cause: The OData filter syntax is incorrect.
Solution: Ensure the filter syntax follows OData conventions and the property names are correct.
Cause: Insufficient permissions to access the user's mailbox.
Solution: Ensure the executing account has the necessary permissions to access the mailbox.
The Get-MgUserMailFolder cmdlet is a versatile tool for managing mail folders within Microsoft 365 mailboxes. By understanding its syntax, usage examples, and potential errors, IT administrators can efficiently retrieve and manage mail folders, streamlining mailbox management tasks and enhancing productivity.
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