Try ShortPoint nowA Group ID is a unique string of numbers and letters associated with a specific Microsoft 365 Group. This article will show you four options to retrieve it.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Option 1: Using the Microsoft Graph API connection
- Option 2: Using Microsoft 365 Admin Center
- Option 3: Using Microsoft Teams
- Option 4: Using Microsoft Entra Admin Center
Choose the option that best suits your needs:
Option 1: Using the Microsoft Graph API connection
NOTEYou must be a ShortPoint Designer with an active license to use this option.
Step 1: Switch to Grid Mode
In edit mode, click the Switch to Grid Mode icon:
Step 2: Edit a Design Element
Click the cogwheel icon of any Design Element on your page. For this guide, we’ll use an Image List:
Step 3: Run All Groups in My Organization Use Case
Go to the Connect tab:
Select Microsoft Graph API:
Look for All Groups in My Organization and select it:
Click Run Query:
Step 4: Copy Group ID
Under the Response View, look for the name of your group and copy its ID. For this guide, the name of our group is Human Resources:
Option 2: Using Microsoft 365 Admin Center
NOTEYou can only access the Microsoft 365 Admin Center if you have admin access.
Step 1: Open Active Teams & Groups
Go to Microsoft 365 Admin Center:
Select Teams & Groups:
Then, click Active Teams & Groups:
Step 2: Copy the Group ID
Look for the group you want to get the Group ID for and select it:
You will notice that the URL changed. Copy the string of letters and numbers after “TeamDetails/”. That is your Group ID:
Awesome! You now have your group’s Group ID.
Option 3: Using Microsoft Teams
NOTEThis option is best when your Microsoft Group is also associated with Teams.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Teams
Go to Microsoft Teams:
Step 2: Copy Group ID
Look for the group you want to get the Group ID for and click the ellipsis icon:
Click Get Link to Team:
Copy the string of letters and numbers after groupID= and before &tenantId. That is your Group ID:
That’s it! You now have your group’s Group ID.
Option 4: Using Microsoft Entra Admin Center
NOTEYou must have the necessary permissions to access the Microsoft Entra Admin Center.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Entra Admin Center
Go to Microsoft Entra Admin Center:
Step 2: Copy Group ID
Select Groups:
Click All Groups:
Use the search bar to look for your group:
Copy the series of numbers and letters under Object ID. This is your Group ID:
Congratulations! You have successfully retrieved your Group ID.
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