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How to set the Description on a cloud only Distribution group using Powershell

Is there a way to set the Description attribute of an Azure AD Distribution group using Powershell?

You would think it could be set using the Set-DistributionGroup cmdlet, but Description isn't a valid option.

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Chris

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@ChrisSkowen-6600

Do want to change this Azure AD attribute below(it doesn't exist on Exchange online side)? It cannot be changed:

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Because, you need to change it from Exchange online, but Exchange online doesn't exist such attribute.
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For Exchange online, there only exist "Notes" for distribution group. "Description" is an attribute for Office 365 group:
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If you want to change the Description for an Office 365 group, you can use command below:

 Set-UnifiedGroup OG1 -Notes Test12345

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In sort, there doesn't exist Description attribute for an Exchange online distribution group.


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