Microsoft Entra: App Deactivation

Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 13, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Admins or app owners can now safely pause an app’s access to Entra protected resources without deleting it or disrupting configuration. When deactivated, the app and its service principals globally (across tenants) can’t request new tokens and user sign ins are blocked, while existing tokens simply expire on their normal schedule. This makes it easy for admins to temporarily freeze suspicious or unused apps during investigations, bulk cleanup, or tenant hygiene work. This capability will initially be available via Microsoft Graph API.
More info: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/enterprise-apps/deactivate-application-portal

Product
Release phase Preview
Release date March CY2026
Preview date: November CY2025
Platform Web
Cloud Instance Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Created 2026-01-13 00:00:10Z
Roadmap ID 545894
Roadmap Link https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=545894

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Joao Ferreira

I've been working with Microsoft Technologies over the last ten years, mainly focused on creating collaboration and productivity solutions that drive the adoption of Microsoft Modern Workplace.

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