Add Guest user to Microsoft 365 Groups

In this guide, you’ll learn how to add guest accounts to 365 groups using the Admin Center and outlook.

Prerequisites

• Guest invitations must be allowed for groups. See configure guest access for details.
• The guest user must exist in the directory
• Group type must be Microsoft 365
• You need one of the following roles
  • Global Administrator
  • Groups Administrator
  • User Administrator
  • Group Owner

Add Guest Account to a Group in the Admin Center

1. Sign into the Microsoft Entra Admin Center

2. Go to Teams & groups > Active teams & groups on the left side.

   

3. Find the group you want to add the guest to. I am selecting the group Test Team

   

4. Select the Members tab then click Add members

   

5. Search for and select the guest user, then select Add to finish.

   

Add Guest Account to a group using Outlook

To add a guest user to a group in outlook, the group must be a Microsoft 365 Group (Not a distribution or security group)

1. Open outlook, on the left side select the people icon.

   

2. Click on Go to Groups

   

3. Find the group you want to add the guest account. I am selecting the group Test team

   

4. Select Add members at the top of the page.

   

5. Search for the guest account you want to add, then click add to add the account.

   Tip: You may need to type the full email address for it to show up.