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August 13, 2026

# How do I set API permissions in the Microsoft Azure Portal?

## In this article you will learn to set API permissions in the Microsoft Azure Portal.

Click below for a full screen walkthrough video.<https://cybernut.storylane.io/share/rhbqwedhy77o>▶️ [Microsoft Azure Portal API Permissions](https://cybernut.storylane.io/share/57gmxizapvpj)

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For CyberNut to run without any interruptions, please ensure that you have all of the following API permissions under your '**CyberNut Admin'** app registration.

To get started, visit the [Microsoft Entra ID Portal](https://portal.azure.com/#view/Microsoft_AAD_IAM/ActiveDirectoryMenuBlade/~/Overview)and click the '**Manage**' dropdown on the left side. Then, click on '**App Registrations**'.

![](https://knowledgebase.cybernut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-13-2026-06-06-01-1624-PM.png?width=2188&height=1346&name=image-png-Aug-13-2026-06-06-01-1624-PM.png)

Next, click on **'All Applications'** and search for '**CyberNut Admin'**. Select this application once you have located it.

![](https://knowledgebase.cybernut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-13-2026-06-06-56-4776-PM.png?width=2188&height=1346&name=image-png-Aug-13-2026-06-06-56-4776-PM.png)

Once you've selected your application, proceed to the '**API Permissions**' section. Here, click on '**Add a permission**' then select '**Microsoft Graph**' and '**Application Permissions**'.

![](https://knowledgebase.cybernut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-38-04-2039-AM.png?width=670&height=412&name=undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-38-04-2039-AM.png)

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Using Microsoft Graph's Application Permissions, please search for and add the following:

**Group.Read.All** - Directory Sync

**GroupMember.Read.All** - Directory Sync

**User.Read.All** - Directory Sync

**Mail.Send-** Send Email

**Mail.ReadWrite** - Reported Threats Deletion & CyberNut Reporting Tool

**User-PasswordProfile.ReadWrite.All-** Compromised Accounts

**User.EnableDisableAccount.All-** Compromised Accounts

**User.RevokeSessions.All-** Compromised Accounts

Click '**Add Permissions**' once you have selected all of the above. Then, '**Grant Admin Consent**'.

![](https://knowledgebase.cybernut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-39-36-6253-AM.png?width=670&height=166&name=undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-39-36-6253-AM.png)

Additionally, please click '**Add a permission**' once more and click on **'APIs my organization uses'** at the top of the popup window.

![](https://knowledgebase.cybernut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-40-00-5222-AM.png?width=670&height=405&name=undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-40-00-5222-AM.png)

Search for '**Office 365 Exchange Online**' in the input field and click on it. Select '**Application Permissions'** once again.

![](https://knowledgebase.cybernut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-40-17-9587-AM.png?width=670&height=371&name=undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-40-17-9587-AM.png)![](https://knowledgebase.cybernut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-40-30-2893-AM.png?width=392&height=284&name=undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-40-30-2893-AM.png)

Under '**Other Permissions'** please select 'full\_access\_as\_app'. In addition, please select 'Exchange.ManageAsApp' underneath **'Exchange'**.

![](https://knowledgebase.cybernut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-40-44-4004-AM.png?width=670&height=323&name=undefined-Oct-30-2025-10-40-44-4004-AM.png)

**Warning:** Please make sure that you '**Grant Admin Consent**'. This option is located near the 'Add a permission' button. The status for all these permissions should show '**Granted**' on the right side as indicated in the screenshot below.

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