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Ability to convert Source of Authority of synced on-premises AD users to cloud users is now available

Why it matters: Generally available

What to do: These users are no longer tied to AD sync and behave like native cloud users, giving you greater flexibility and control.

We’re pleased to announce the general availability of object-level Source of Authority (SOA) switching for Microsoft Entra ID. With this feature, administrators can transition individual users from being synced with Active Directory (AD) to becoming cloud-managed accounts within Microsoft Entra ID. These users are no longer tied to AD sync and behave like native cloud users, giving you greater flexibility and control. This capability enables organizations to gradually reduce dependence on AD and

Source updated 2026-01-01

Affected: Microsoft Entra ID, User Management

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