Syncing Entra ID directories

After you configure an Entra ID integration, you can enable automatic syncing or perform a manual sync to import your users and directory labels.

How to automatically sync an Entra ID directory

1. In the FortiDLP Console, on the left-hand sidebar, click .
2. Do one of the following:
   • Under Users, select Microsoft Entra ID.
   • Under Integrations > Microsoft, select Entra ID.
3. Select the relevant directory panel to open the edit modal.
4. Turn the Enable daily auto-sync toggle on.
   

   An auto-sync will occur daily, and a message will be shown at the bottom of the directory panel, notifying you of the time of the next auto-sync. If you perform a manual sync within 6 hours of the next auto-sync, that auto-sync will be skipped.

5. Click Save.

How to manually sync an Entra ID directory

1. In the FortiDLP Console, on the left-hand sidebar, click .
2. Do one of the following:
   • Under Users, select Microsoft Entra ID.
   • Under Integrations > Microsoft, select Entra ID.
3. In the widget of the relevant directory panel, click Sync.
   
   

The FortiDLP Console will indicate the number of imported users and labels when the sync completes.

You can view your users and labels in the Users module by clicking on the left-hand sidebar.