518221 – Microsoft Entra: Cross-tenant security group synchronization

Product:

Entra

Platform:

US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

MC1198077

Details:

We’re introducing cross-tenant group synchronization, a new capability that enables organizations to synchronize security groups across Microsoft Entra tenants. This feature simplifies collaboration scenarios by allowing shared access to resources across tenants while maintaining centralized group management. It also streamlines administration of multiple tenants by centralizing group membership control, reducing duplication and manual overhead.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-11-17

updated:
2025-12-18

Public Preview Start Date

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Entra is rolling out a new feature called cross-tenant security group synchronization. To understand this, think of it like having different branches of a company in various cities. Each branch has its own team and resources, but sometimes, they need to work together on projects. Traditionally, each branch would have to manually manage who has access to what, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors.

With cross-tenant group synchronization, it's like having a centralized office that keeps track of who is part of which team and what resources they need access to, regardless of their location. This means that if someone from the New York branch needs to collaborate with the team in Los Angeles, they can easily be given access to the necessary resources without having to go through a lengthy process. It simplifies the way teams across different locations can work together, making it more efficient and reducing the chances of mistakes.

For organizations with multiple Microsoft Entra tenants, this feature means they can manage group memberships from one place. It's like having a master list that automatically updates and shares information with all branches, so everyone is on the same page. This reduces the need for repetitive tasks and manual updates, allowing teams to focus more on their work and less on administrative tasks.