Hello fred Art It looks like you're trying to delete your Azure / Microsoft Entra ID tenant but have lost access to the global admin account. Unfortunately, to delete a tenant, you typically need to be signed in as a Global Administrator. Here are some steps and considerations that might help you out:
Global Administrator Requirement: You need to have a Global Administrator account to initiate the tenant deletion. If the account you had was the only admin, you may need to restore it if possible.
Check for Active Users: Ensure there are no active users in the tenant besides the Global Administrator. You might need to remove any leftover users that may be present.
Remove Applications: All active applications within the tenant must be removed. Go to the App registrations section and delete any applications listed.
Active Subscriptions: Make sure there are no active subscriptions tied to the tenant. If there are, you’ll need to cancel them. Check the Azure Support and Billing for insights on canceling your subscriptions.
Pending Payments: Ensure that all outstanding invoices related to your accounts are paid, as an unpaid invoice might prevent deletion.
Follow-up Steps: Once these actions are verified:
- Ensure the tenant is free of any services or applications blocking deletion.
- Confirm that the subscriptions are in a deprovisioned state, which typically takes 72 hours after cancellation.
If you're still having trouble, or if reaccessing your global admin account isn't possible, you may want to open a formal support ticket with Microsoft for further assistance.
Relevant Resources:
- How to Cancel Office 365 and Azure subscriptions
- Delete a tenant in Microsoft Entra ID
- Transfer ownership of an Azure subscription to another account
Thanks,
Suchitra.