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How to Change Hide from Global Address List for Entra Guest Users

WPS Content Manager Oct 1, 2026 868 views

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The user needs to modify the 'Hide from global address list' visibility setting for an Entra cloud guest user, which is not directly accessible from the user's standard profile page.

How to Change Hide from Global Address List for Entra Guest Users

Product: Microsoft Entra ID / Exchange Online
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: An administrator is attempting to update directory visibility settings so that a specific guest user is either hidden or shown in the company's global address list.
Observed behavior: The toggle or setting to hide the user from the global address list is missing or unavailable in the guest user's profile page within the standard admin center GUI.

Before you start

Ensure you have the Exchange Online PowerShell module installed on your computer and that you possess Global Administrator or Exchange Administrator privileges before attempting these changes.

Solution 1Recommended

Use Exchange Online PowerShell to Update the ShowInAddressList Property

Since the GUI may lack this specific setting for guest users, utilizing Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlets is the recommended approach to modify directory visibility.

Managing cloud guest users often requires PowerShell because certain directory properties, like 'ShowInAddressList', are not fully exposed in the Microsoft Entra admin center.

Depending on your exact Microsoft 365 environment, you will typically use the Set-MailUser or Set-AzureADUser cmdlet to adjust this value.

Connect to Exchange Online PowerShell

Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator and run the command 'Connect-ExchangeOnline' to authenticate with your Global Administrator credentials.

Identify the Guest User

Locate the exact User Principal Name (UPN) or email address of the Entra cloud guest user you wish to modify in your directory.

Execute the Cmdlet to Change Visibility

Run the appropriate cmdlet to modify the ShowInAddressList property. For example, use 'Set-MailUser -Identity "guestuser@domain.com" -HiddenFromAddressListsEnabled $true' to hide the user, or set it to $false to show them.

Verify the Changes

Check your Global Address List in Outlook or Outlook on the web after a few hours to ensure the address list has fully synced and the guest user's visibility reflects the updated setting.

Use Exchange Online PowerShell to Update the ShowInAddressList Property

Propagation Time: Changes to the Global Address List may take up to 24 hours to fully synchronize across all Exchange Online clients and offline address books.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I see the 'Hide from global address list' option in the guest user profile?

For Entra cloud guest users, certain Exchange-related visibility settings are not exposed in the standard Microsoft Entra admin center GUI. These settings must be managed via Exchange Online PowerShell instead.

What administrator permissions do I need to run these PowerShell commands?

You typically need to be assigned the Global Administrator or Exchange Administrator role in your Microsoft 365 tenant to successfully connect to Exchange Online PowerShell and modify address list settings.

Does the Set-AzureADUser cmdlet still work for modifying guest users?

While historically used, Microsoft is transitioning administrative tasks to Microsoft Graph PowerShell and Exchange Online cmdlets. It is recommended to review the latest Microsoft Q&A PowerShell documentation for the most up-to-date cmdlet syntax.

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