Microsoft Entra ID
GeneralRecover Objects
In brief
The recovery guidance now links to Hard Deletion Protection, which blocks permanent deletion of supported objects during the first seven days after soft deletion. It also explains that Protected Actions can protect hard-deletion permissions.
What Entra admins need to know
Administrators can configure this protection to help prevent unwanted permanent deletions; no action is required.
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@@ -88,9 +88,10 @@ Cancel a recovery job while it's running. Any recovery actions completed before > [!NOTE] > - Soft-deleted users, Microsoft 365 Groups, cloud security groups, application registrations, and service principals can be restored for 30 days. For more information, see [Soft deletion in Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery](soft-deletion.md). Backup and Recovery restores supported properties and links from retained backups.-> - Hard-deleted objects can't be recovered. Use Protected Actions to prevent unwanted hard deletions in your tenant.+> - Hard-deleted objects can't be recovered. [Configure Hard Deletion Protection](configure-hard-deletion-protection.md) to block permanent deletion of supported objects during the first seven days after they're soft deleted. You can also use Protected Actions to protect hard-deletion permissions. ## Related content - [Create and review difference reports](create-review-difference-reports.md)+- [Configure Hard Deletion Protection](configure-hard-deletion-protection.md) - [View available backups](view-available-backups.md)