How to recover deleted device in entra admin center?

Mahmoud SATALEH 0

I removed device by entra admin center and then i can't log in at same device because the log in is with office 365 work or school account, the question is how to recover removed device or re add it by entra admin center

Deepanshu katara 12,965 Reputation points

2025-01-21T06:18:14.76+00:00
Hello , Welcome to MS Q&A

To recover or re-add a removed device in the Entra Admin Center, follow these steps based on the device's state:

If the device was disabled: An administrator with sufficient privileges can enable it in the Microsoft Entra admin center.

If the device was deleted: You will need to re-register the device. Here are the steps for different types of devices Here are the steps for different types of devices:

For Microsoft Entra hybrid joined Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2016/2019 devices:

Open the command prompt as an administrator.

Enter dsregcmd.exe /debug /leave.

Sign out and sign in to trigger the scheduled task that registers the device again with Microsoft Entra ID.

For Microsoft Entra joined Windows 10/11 devices:

Open the command prompt as an administrator.

Enter dsregcmd /forcerecovery.

Click "Sign in" in the dialog that opens and continue with the sign-in process.

To complete the recovery, sign out and sign back in on the device.

For Microsoft Entra registered Windows 10/11 devices:

Go to Settings > Accounts > Access Work or School.

Select the account and select Disconnect.

Click on "+ Connect" and register the device again by going through the sign-in process.

These steps will help you recover or re-add a device in the Entra Admin Center.

References:

Microsoft Entra device management FAQ

Manage device identities using the Microsoft Entra admin center

How To: Manage stale devices in Microsoft Entra ID

Please let us know if any questions

Thanks
Deepanshu

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BANDELA Siri Chandana 1,400 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-22T05:40:26.0733333+00:00

Hi @Mahmoud SATALEH

Thank you for posting your issue on Microsoft Q&A.

I understand that you are trying to recover deleted device in Entra admin center.

Follow the below steps:

1.Open the command prompt as an administrator

2.Enter dsregcmd /forcerecovery (You need to be an administrator to perform this action).

3.Click “Sign in” in the dialog that opens up and continue with the sign in process.

4.Sign out and sign in back to the device to complete the recovery.

Follow the document for more information: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/azure-active-directory/how-to-recover-or-re-add-device/1250422

Hope this helps. Do let us know if you have any further queries.

If this answers your query, do click `Accept Answer` and `Yes`.

Thanks,

B. Siri Chandana.
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BANDELA Siri Chandana 1,400 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-23T00:56:56.5766667+00:00

Hi @Mahmoud SATALEH
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BANDELA Siri Chandana 1,400 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-27T01:42:05.83+00:00

Hi @Mahmoud SATALEH
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