General Availability - Ability to convert Source of Authority of synced on-prem AD users

January 2026

General Availability - Ability to convert Source of Authority of synced on-prem AD users to cloud users is now available
Type: New feature
Service category: User Management
Product capability: Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync

We’re pleased to announce the general availability of object-level Source of Authority (SOA) switching for Microsoft Entra ID. With this feature, administrators can transition individual users from being synced with Active Directory (AD) to becoming cloud-managed accounts within Microsoft Entra ID. These users are no longer tied to AD sync and behave like native cloud users, giving you greater flexibility and control. This capability enables organizations to gradually reduce dependence on AD and simplify migration to the cloud, all while minimizing disruption for users and daily operations. Both Microsoft Entra Connect Sync and Cloud Sync fully support this SOA switch, ensuring a smooth transition process.

For more information, see: For more information, see: Embrace cloud-first posture: Transfer user Source of Authority (SOA) to the cloud.