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Fix Microsoft 365 AADSTS90002 Error: Tenant Purged Data Recovery
Question details
The user needs to know if a Microsoft 365 tenant and its data can be recovered after receiving the AADSTS90002 error, which indicates the tenant might have been purged.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to access a Microsoft 365 tenant and data after a legacy-tenant cleanup.
- Observed behavior
- The system returns an AADSTS90002 error, indicating the tenant may no longer exist or has been permanently purged.
Gather your Microsoft 365 Tenant ID, exact error message details, and proof of domain ownership verification before contacting support.
Contact Microsoft Support to Verify Tenant Status
The only way to verify if a soft-deleted tenant can be recovered is by working directly with Microsoft Support.
An AADSTS90002 error signifies that the Azure Active Directory tenant cannot be found. Only Microsoft can determine if the data is in a soft-deleted state (usually recoverable within a limited window) or permanently purged.
Domain ownership alone does not guarantee recovery. Support must verify the status of the tenant in their backend systems.
Navigate to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center at admin.microsoft.com and log in with any available administrator account to submit a support request, or call the regional Microsoft Business Support phone numbers.
Explain the AADSTS90002 error to the support agent. Provide your Tenant ID and verified domain ownership details.
Explicitly ask the support agent whether the tenant is currently soft-deleted, recoverable, or permanently purged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the AADSTS90002 error mean?
This error means the Azure Active Directory tenant you are trying to access does not exist in the directory. It may have been deleted, purged during a legacy-tenant cleanup, or the URL used might be incorrect.
How long is the recovery window for a deleted Microsoft 365 tenant?
Typically, a deleted tenant enters a soft-deleted state for 30 days before it is permanently purged, though this timeline can vary depending on the subscription type and deletion method.
Can I just create a new tenant with the same domain?
No, creating a replacement tenant with the exact same domain while a recovery is pending can severely complicate the restoration process. Always wait for Microsoft Support's guidance before recreating a tenant.
