How to Disconnect AD Connect from Local AD

Tommy814826 21 Reputation points
2021-03-22T14:14:32.727+00:00

I am trying to edit some users in M365 and it says the user is synchronized with our local AD and that some details can only be edited through local AD.
Our local AD does not exist anymore. How can I get Azure AD to stop trying to sync with the local AD?

When I choose Manage Azure AD Cloud Sync from the Azure AD Connect section, there are no configurations listed.

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  1. AmanpreetSingh-MSFT 56,311 Reputation points
    2021-03-22T16:02:42.563+00:00

    Hello @TommyODonnell-8148 · Thank you for reaching out.

    For this purpose you need to turn off directory synchronization.

    1. Install the latest version on MSOnline module.
    2. Run Connect-MsolService and sign in using global administrator account.
    3. Run Set-MsolDirSyncEnabled -EnableDirSync $false to disable directory synchronization.

    Once DirSync is disabled, you will be able to update/edit/delete all synced accounts directly from cloud.

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  1. Vasil Michev 95,666 Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-22T16:02:31.137+00:00

    Connect via MSOnline PowerShell (https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MSOnline/) and run the following cmdlet: 

    Set-MsolDirSyncEnabled -EnableDirSync $false
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