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How to Access Emails & Documents from Disengaged Users in Microsoft 365 (Without Re-enabling Accounts)

DEV Community·Oyoh Edmond·about 1 month ago
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When team members leave an organisation, their Microsoft 365 accounts are typically disabled, but their emails and documents don't disappear. As an IT admin, you may need to access this data for compliance, project continuity, or document recovery. Here's how to do it safely and legitimately. Why You Shouldn't Re-enable the Account Re-enabling a disengaged user's account creates unnecessary security risks and may violate your organisation's offboarding policy. The good news: Microsoft 365 gives admins multiple ways to access data from disabled accounts without touching the account status. Method 1: Grant Yourself Mailbox Access (Admin Center) The quickest way to read a disabled user's emails from Outlook.…

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