Remove-SPOExternalUser

Removes a collection of external users from the tenancy's folder.

Syntax

Remove-SPOExternalUser
      [-Confirm]
      -UniqueIDs <String[]>
      [-WhatIf]
      [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Remove-SPOExternalUser cmdlet permanently removes a collection of external users from the tenancy's folder.

Users who are removed lose access to all tenant resources.

For permissions and the most current information about Windows PowerShell for SharePoint Online, see the online documentation at Intro to SharePoint Online Management Shell.

Examples

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$user = Get-SPOExternalUser -Filter someone@example.com
Remove-SPOExternalUser -UniqueIDs @($user.UniqueId)

This example removes a specific external user who has the address "someone@example.com". Organization members may still see the external user name displayed in the Shared With dialog, but the external user will not be able to sign in and will not be able to access any tenant resources.

Parameters

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:cf
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False
Applies to:SharePoint Online

-UniqueIDs

Specifies an ID that can be used to identify an external user based on their Windows Live ID.

Type:String[]
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False
Applies to:SharePoint Online

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:wi
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False
Applies to:SharePoint Online