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Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest to Make REST API Calls to Microsoft Graph

PowerShell has always been a powerful tool in the Microsoft 365 administrator's toolkit. With the rise of Graph PowerShell, we now get even more flexibility through dedicated cmdlets. But what if a specific task doesn’t have a corresponding cmdlet yet? That’s where Invoke-MgGraphRequest steps in.

Let’s explore how and when to use this versatile cmdlet.

Why Use Invoke-MgGraphRequest?

Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK includes hundreds of cmdlets for managing Microsoft 365 services. However, not every API endpoint has been exposed as a PowerShell cmdlet—especially newer or less commonly used endpoints.

Invoke-MgGraphRequest allows admins to call any Microsoft Graph REST API directly from PowerShell. It's your go-to method only when a dedicated cmdlet is not yet available.

Benefits of Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest

💡 Full API Coverage – Access endpoints not yet mapped to cmdlets.
⚙️ Low-Level Control – Build custom requests with complete control over headers and payloads.
🚀 Faster Feature Adoption – Use newly released Graph API features before cmdlets catch up.
🔗 Consistency with REST Docs – Easily translate documentation samples into PowerShell calls.

How to Automate Microsoft 365 Administration Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Here’s a collection of real-world automation examples using Invoke-MgGraphRequest to learn how to use it so that you can put it to good use wherever necessary. These scripts are especially useful for scenarios where equivalent cmdlets are not available yet.

Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest – The Basics

Learn how to authenticate, craft simple GET/POST/DELETE requests, and format JSON payloads. This is your foundation to mastering this cmdlet.

👉Explore the basics of Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest to Create Microsoft 365 Users

This script shows how to create new users when your process demands custom attributes or experimental API fields.

👉Create Microsoft 365 users with Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest to Update Microsoft 365 User

Update user properties like department, job title, or custom extensions by crafting your own PATCH request.

👉Update a Microsoft 365 user using Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest to Remove Microsoft 365 Users

Sometimes you need to delete users through a raw API call—this script shows you how.

👉Remove Microsoft 365 users with Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Creating Microsoft 365 Groups with Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Ideal for scenarios where the native cmdlet lacks support for certain group types or advanced properties.

👉Create Microsoft 365 Groups using Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Delete Group With Invoke-MgGraphRequest in Graph PowerShell

A minimal DELETE call is all it takes. This script walks you through the necessary headers and endpoint.

👉Delete a Microsoft 365 Group using Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest to Create a Team from Group

Once a group is created, you can convert it into a Team by calling the right endpoint. This script makes it easy.

👉Convert a Group into a Team using Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Fetch Teams Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest in Graph PowerShell

Want to retrieve a list of all Teams or filter them by properties? This script shows how to do it when the Graph cmdlet isn’t sufficient.

👉Fetch Microsoft Teams using Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Create Microsoft Team Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest

In some cases, creating a Team directly with custom settings can be more flexible with raw API calls.

👉Create a Microsoft Team with Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Using Invoke-MgGraphRequest to Update Microsoft Team

Update properties such as team visibility, fun settings, or messaging policies using a PATCH request.

👉Update a Microsoft Team using Invoke-MgGraphRequest

Conclusion

Invoke-MgGraphRequest is your safety net when Graph PowerShell doesn't yet offer a dedicated cmdlet. While it’s not meant to replace native cmdlets, it empowers you to move forward with new features and fine-grained control.

Use it wisely, especially for experimental or unsupported scenarios—and always test in a non-production environment before deploying at scale.

Did You Know? Managing Microsoft 365 applications is even easier with automation. Try our Graph PowerShell scripts to automate tasks like generating reports, cleaning up inactive Teams, or assigning licenses efficiently.

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