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Delegated vs app-only access

Choose the right Graph auth mode: delegated tokens from Microsoft sign-in, or app-only credentials for service automation.

Delegated access uses the signed-in admin’s permissions and avoids storing secrets—great for interactive admin workflows.

App-only can be useful for automation, but it requires careful secret handling and tenant configuration.

Key points

  • Delegated-first is simplest for interactive admin UI
  • App-only is helpful for scheduled automation
  • Use least-privilege in both modes

This guide is informational. If you’re using Intune features, ensure you have the right tenant permissions and administrator consent where required.

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