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title: Setting Up Entra ID Backup 
description: "# Connecting Entra ID Navigate to the **Entra ID Tenants** tab. ![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_1-scaled-1-1024x620.webp) From the **Company** drop-down menu, select your organization. Click **New Tenant**.  ![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_2-1-scaled-2-1024x620.png) Review the Entra ID information presented, then select **Continue**.  ![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_4-1-scaled-2-1024x620.png) Authenticate to the organization using an account with **Global Administrator** privileges, then click **Save**.  ![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_5-scaled-1-1024x620.webp) Enter the **Tenant…"
url: "https://www2.vmobackup.com/docs/setting-up-entra-id-backup/"
updated: "2026-04-01"
category: Getting Started
---

# Setting Up Entra ID Backup 

# Connecting Entra ID

Navigate to the **Entra ID Tenants** tab.

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_1-scaled-1-1024x620.webp)

From the **Company** drop-down menu, select your organization. Click **New Tenant**. 

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_2-1-scaled-2-1024x620.png)

Review the Entra ID information presented, then select **Continue**. 

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_4-1-scaled-2-1024x620.png)

Authenticate to the organization using an account with **Global Administrator** privileges, then click **Save**. 

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_5-scaled-1-1024x620.webp)

Enter the **Tenant ID**, provide a description, and click **Save**. 

> NOTE: The Tenant ID can be located on the home page of the Microsoft Entra Admin Center:[https://entra.microsoft.com/#home](https://entra.microsoft.com/#home) 

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_6-scaled-1-1024x620.webp)

You’ve successfully connected Microsoft Entra ID!

## Setting up the Entra ID Backup 

Navigate to the **Jobs** tab. 

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_7-1-scaled-1-1024x620.webp)

From the **Company** drop-down menu, select your organization. 

*NOTE: In a multitenant environment, ensure you select the appropriate company for which you are configuring the job. *

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_8-scaled-1-1024x620.webp)

Click **New Entra ID Job**.

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_9-scaled-1-1024x620.webp)

Select the appropriate Entra ID job type: **EntraIDTenantBackup** or **EntraIDAuditLogBackup**

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_10-scaled-2-1024x620.webp)

Enter a descriptive name for the job (for example, *Entra ID Backup* or *Entra Audit Logs*). 

Provide a clear description for the job, then click **Next**. 

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_11-scaled-2-1024x620.png)

Configure the schedule by selecting when and how frequently the job should run. 

> *NOTE: Ensure that **Run the Job Automatically** is enabled. *

(Optional) Enable email notifications to receive confirmation once the job completes. 

![](http://www.vmobackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/entra_id_step_12-scaled-2-1024x620.png)

Review and save your settings to finalize the configuration. 

Your Entra ID job is now successfully configured.