How to Setup Azure AD Cloud Sync? Step-by-Step Guide
To set up Azure AD Cloud Sync, begin by confirming you have an Azure AD tenant and the necessary admin roles, then download and install the Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync Agent on a domain-joined Windows Server with access to your on-premises domain controllers. During installation, authenticate with a Global Administrator account to register the agent, then go to the Microsoft Entra admin center and navigate to Identity → Hybrid management → Cloud sync to create a new configuration. From there, choose the Active Directory forest to connect, specify which OUs or groups you want to synchronize, configure optional features like password hash sync or attribute filtering, and save the configuration. Finally, initiate the sync and use the Cloud Sync dashboard to monitor agent health, synchronization status, and any alerts to ensure everything is running smoothly.
Prerequisites
Before setting up Azure AD Cloud Sync, ensure you have the following:
- An Azure AD tenant with administrative privileges
- An on-premises Active Directory
- A Windows Server (2012 R2 or later) to install the Cloud Sync agent
- Internet connectivity to Azure AD endpoints
- Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync enabled in your Azure AD tenant
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