npm install -g @microsoft/microsoft-graph-cli mgc login Once logged in, you can manage almost any aspect of Microsoft 365:
winget install Microsoft.Graph.CLI Or with npm:
Disconnect-ExchangeOnline For those who prefer a single, cross-platform CLI (works in CMD, bash, or zsh), Microsoft offers the Microsoft Graph CLI ( mgc ). It’s lighter than full PowerShell and doesn’t require a separate scripting environment. Installation (Windows CMD) Run as administrator in CMD: microsoft 365 cmd
When finished, disconnect cleanly:
Connect-ExchangeOnline -UserPrincipalName admin@yourdomain.com Once connected, you can run powerful commands directly: But for IT professionals and developers, the command
| Task | Command | |------|---------| | List all users | Get-User -ResultSize Unlimited | | Show mailbox details | Get-Mailbox -Identity "user@domain.com" | | Assign a license | Set-MsolUserLicense -UserPrincipalName "user@domain.com" -AddLicenses "domain:ENTERPRISEPACK" | | Create a new user | New-MsolUser -UserPrincipalName "newuser@domain.com" -DisplayName "New User" -Password "TempPass123" |
When most people think of managing Microsoft 365, they picture the web interface—clicking through the Admin center, toggling licenses, and navigating endless menus. But for IT professionals and developers, the command line is often faster, more repeatable, and far more powerful. But for IT professionals and developers
Install-Module -Name ExchangeOnlineManagement Finally, connect to Microsoft 365: