Microsoft Entra ID
GeneralSoft Deletion
In brief
Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery documentation now describes configuring Hard Deletion Protection to block permanent deletion of supported objects during the first seven days after soft deletion.
What Entra admins need to know
Administrators can use this protection to reduce the risk of irreversible object deletion.
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If an object is hard deleted, it's permanently removed and can't be recovered. The only option is to create a new object, which results in a new object ID and loss of prior configuration and relationships.
Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery doesn't support recovery of hard-deleted objects. OrganizationsTo block permanent deletion of a supported object during the first seven days after it's soft deleted, configure Hard Deletion Protection. You can also use capabilities such as Microsoft Entra Conditional Access to add a layer of protection forprotect sensitive permissions, including hard deletion of directory objects. For more information, see What are protected actions in Microsoft Entra ID?.
Why soft deletion matters
Next steps
- Learn how to recover deleted objects or restore modified objects to a previous state using Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery: Recover objects
- Protect supported objects from immediate permanent deletion: Configure Hard Deletion Protection
- Understand how to reduce the risk of permanent data loss: What are protected actions in Microsoft Entra ID?
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Understanding the difference between soft deletion and hard deletion is critical If an object is **hard deleted**, it's permanently removed and **can't be recovered**. The only option is to create a new object, which results in a new object ID and loss of prior configuration and relationships. -Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery **doesn't support recovery of hard-deleted objects**. Organizations can use capabilities such as Microsoft Entra Conditional Access to add a layer of protection for sensitive permissions, including hard deletion of directory objects. For more information, see [What are protected actions in Microsoft Entra ID?](/entra/identity/role-based-access-control/protected-actions-overview).+Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery **doesn't support recovery of hard-deleted objects**. To block permanent deletion of a supported object during the first seven days after it's soft deleted, [configure Hard Deletion Protection](configure-hard-deletion-protection.md). You can also use Microsoft Entra Conditional Access to protect sensitive permissions, including hard deletion of directory objects. For more information, see [What are protected actions in Microsoft Entra ID?](/entra/identity/role-based-access-control/protected-actions-overview). ### Why soft deletion matters @@ -79,4 +79,5 @@ When combined with soft deletion, Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery enables or ## Next steps - Learn how to recover deleted objects or restore modified objects to a previous state using Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery: [Recover objects](recover-objects.md)+- Protect supported objects from immediate permanent deletion: [Configure Hard Deletion Protection](configure-hard-deletion-protection.md) - Understand how to reduce the risk of permanent data loss: [What are protected actions in Microsoft Entra ID?](/entra/identity/role-based-access-control/protected-actions-overview)