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Learn the answers to the following frequently asked questions (FAQs) about user and permissions management in Azure DevOps. We grouped the FAQs by the following subjects.
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This article provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about user and permissions management in Azure DevOps. The FAQs are organized by topic to help you quickly find information about managing users, permissions, access levels, Visual Studio subscriptions, GitHub Enterprise integration, and related administrative tasks.
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A: If you have at least Basic access, you can find the current owner in your organization settings. For more information, see [Look up the organization owner](../security/look-up-organization-owner.md).
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For more information, see [Look up a project collection administrator](../security/look-up-project-collection-administrators.md).
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Q: They might need a different [access level](../security/access-levels.md#supported-access-levels) assigned, in addition to permissions granted through security groups. For example, [Stakeholder access](../security/stakeholder-access.md) access level provides partial support to select features, allowing users to view and modify work items, but not to use all features.
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A: They might need a different [access level](../security/access-levels.md#supported-access-levels) assigned, in addition to permissions granted through security groups. For example, [Stakeholder access](../security/stakeholder-access.md) access level provides partial support to select features, allowing users to view and modify work items, but not to use all features.
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Q: Which GitHub Enterprise customers are eligible for Azure DevOps access?
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A: GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers who access GitHub and Azure DevOps with the same Entra tenant. Users must sign in using the same identity in GitHub and Azure DevOps.
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A: GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers who access GitHub and Azure DevOps with the same Microsoft Entra tenant. Users must sign in using the same identity in GitHub and Azure DevOps.
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A: Users in the group **TestGroup** lose access to group resources if the users haven't been explicitly assigned to the resources or assigned via a different group rule.
Q: Will my Azure DevOps or Microsoft Entra group get deleted if I remove its group rule?
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Q: Why can't I find members from my connected Microsoft Entra ID, even though I'm the global admin?
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A: You're probably a guest in the Microsoft Entra instance that backs Azure DevOps. By default, Microsoft Entra guests can't search in Microsoft Entra ID. That's why you aren't finding users in your connected Microsoft Entra ID to add to your organization.
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A: You're probably a guest in the Microsoft Entra instance that backs Azure DevOps. By default, Microsoft Entra guests can't search in Microsoft Entra ID, which is why you aren't finding users in your connected Microsoft Entra ID to add to your organization.
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1. [Download and install Microsoft Graph PowerShell](/powershell/microsoftgraph/installation).
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Q: Why don't users appear or disappear promptly in Azure DevOps after I add or delete them in the Users hub?
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A: If you experience delays finding new users or having deleted users promptly removed from Azure DevOps (for example, in drop-down lists and groups) after you add or delete users, [file a problem report on Developer Community](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=820594) so we can investigate.
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A: If you experience delays finding new users or gettings deleted users promptly removed from Azure DevOps (for example, in drop-down lists and groups) after you add or delete users, [file a problem report on Developer Community](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=820594) so we can investigate.
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