Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy Cmdlet Guide

The Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy cmdlet is part of the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. It allows administrators to retrieve the Authorization Policy in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). This policy governs critical organizational security behaviors, such as self-service sign-up for external users, app consent, and invitation permissions.

Cmdlet Syntax

Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy

This cmdlet requires no parameters and returns the single authorization policy object for the tenant.

Usage Examples

Example 1: Retrieve the Authorization Policy

Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy

Description: Fetches the current authorization policy for the organization.

Example 2: View Specific Properties Only

Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy | Select-Object Id, AllowInvitesFrom, AllowUserConsentForApps

Description: Displays a filtered view of the most relevant settings from the policy.

Example 3: Export Authorization Policy to JSON File

Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy | ConvertTo-Json | Out-File -FilePath "AuthPolicyBackup.json"

Description: Creates a backup of the current authorization policy in JSON format.

Cmdlet Tips

Here are some ways to extend this script:

• Connect First: Always run Connect-MgGraph before calling this cmdlet.
• Check Your Permissions: You need either Policy.Read.All or Policy.ReadWrite.Authorization permissions (depending on read-only or edit access).
• One Policy Only: There is only one AuthorizationPolicy per directory, so no additional filtering or -Id is required.
• Use Piping: Combine with Select-Object or ConvertTo-Json to format output as needed.

Possible Errors & Solutions

Error	Cause	Solution
Access Denied	Insufficient permissions	Ensure you have Policy.Read.All or higher permission
Connect-MgGraph not run	Not authenticated	Run Connect-MgGraph and sign in as a global admin or policy admin
The term 'Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy' is not recognized	Module not installed	Run Install-Module Microsoft.Graph first

Use Cases

This script is extremely useful for:

• Review External User Settings

Quickly check if external users can join the organization via email verification or invitations.

(Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy).AllowEmailVerifiedUsersToJoinOrganization

• Monitor App Consent Settings

Determine whether users can consent to third-party apps on behalf of the organization.

(Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy).AllowUserConsentForApps

• Delegate Invite Permissions

Check who is allowed to invite guests — only admins, members, or none.

(Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy).AllowInvitesFrom

• Automate Policy Backups

Create scheduled exports of your organization’s authorization policy to track changes over time.

Conclusion

The Get-MgPolicyAuthorizationPolicy cmdlet is a must-know tool for Microsoft Entra administrators. It provides visibility into critical organizational policies that govern guest access, application permissions, and user-driven actions. Whether you're auditing current settings, preparing for a security review, or automating policy backups, this cmdlet offers a secure and efficient entry point.