Get-MgGroupMemberAsUser: Graph PowerShell Cmdlet

In Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), group memberships can include a mix of users, devices, service principals, contacts, and even other groups. In many real-world scenarios—such as access reviews, license checks, or HR-driven audits—administrators need only the user accounts from a group.

The Get-MgGroupMemberAsUser cmdlet is designed precisely for this purpose. It returns only user objects that are direct members of a Microsoft 365 / Entra ID group, automatically filtering out non-user objects like devices, service principals, nested groups, and contacts.

i) Cmdlet Syntax

Get-MgGroupMemberAsUser -GroupId <String>

Key parameter:

• -GroupId: The object ID of the Microsoft 365 or Entra ID group whose user members you want to retrieve. If not provided, the console prompts for it.

ii) Usage Examples

Example 1: Passing GroupId when requested by the console

Get-MgGroupMemberAsUser

Explanation:
When run without parameters, the cmdlet prompts you to enter the GroupId. After providing it, the cmdlet returns only the user objects that are direct members of the group.

Example 2: Passing GroupId directly

Get-MgGroupMemberAsUser -GroupID efba43ca-ff99-4f70-b2c5-a97e9dbb75d2

Explanation:
This command retrieves all direct user members of the specified group, excluding devices, service principals, contacts, and nested groups.

Example 3: Exporting the results to CSV

Get-MgGroupMemberAsUser -GroupID efba43ca-ff99-4f70-b2c5-a97e9dbb75d2 |
Export-CSV D:/AbnormalSecurityGroup.csv
                            

Explanation:
Exports the list of user members to a CSV file, making it easy to share the data or use it for audits and reporting.

iii) Cmdlet Tips

• This cmdlet returns only user objects—no devices, service principals, groups, or contacts.
• Membership returned is direct membership only; nested group users are not expanded.
• Ideal for scenarios where mixed group memberships make standard member queries noisy.
• Combine with Select-Object to export only required properties such as DisplayName, UPN, or Department.
• Works with Microsoft 365 groups, security groups, and mail-enabled security groups.

iv) Possible Errors & Solutions

Error / Message	Cause	Solution
Authorization_RequestDenied	Insufficient permissions	Ensure Group.Read.All and User.Read.All are granted with admin consent.
ResourceNotFound	Invalid GroupId	Verify the group object ID in the Entra admin center.
Empty output	Group has no direct user members	Check if users are added via nested groups or if the group contains only non-user objects.
Cmdlet not recognized	Microsoft.Graph module missing	Install or update the module using Install-Module Microsoft.Graph.

v) Conclusion

The Get-MgGroupMemberAsUser cmdlet is a highly practical tool for administrators who need a clean, user-only view of group membership in Microsoft Entra ID. By automatically filtering out non-user objects, it simplifies audits, reporting, and troubleshooting—saving time and eliminating the need for additional filtering logic in scripts.