How to Fix: Configure Guest Access Expiration
Step-by-step guide to implement configure guest access expiration in your Microsoft 365 environment.
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15-20 minutes
Estimated Time
4
Steps
medium
Severity
Enhanced Security
Baseline Level
Why This Matters
Guest accounts created for temporary projects often outlive their intended use. Without expiration, ex-partners and former vendors retain access indefinitely. Automatic expiration ensures guest access is time-bound.
Prerequisites
- 1Global Administrator or appropriate admin role in Microsoft Entra ID
- 2Access to Microsoft Entra admin center (entra.microsoft.com)
- 3Microsoft Entra ID P2 license
Expected Configuration
- Guest accounts have expiration dates configured
- Guest access expires after 90 days unless renewed
- Access reviews are configured for guest users
Remediation Steps
Review Current Configuration
Assess your current configuration in Microsoft Entra admin center.
- •Navigate to the relevant section in Entra admin center
- •Document current settings
- •Compare against expected state
Plan Implementation
Determine the changes needed to meet the expected configuration.
- •Review expected configuration requirements
- •Identify affected users or resources
- •Plan rollout strategy
Implement Changes
Apply the necessary configuration changes.
- •Make required configuration updates
- •Apply to appropriate scope
- •Document changes made
Validate and Monitor
Verify the changes are working as expected.
- •Run TrueConfig scan to verify compliance
- •Test affected functionality
- •Set up ongoing monitoring
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