Convert security group to mail enabled office 365

To convert a Security Group to a Mail-Enabled Office 365 Group, you can follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

1. You have an Office 365 subscription with the necessary permissions to manage groups.
2. You have a Security Group in Azure Active Directory (AAD) that you want to convert to a Mail-Enabled Office 365 Group.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Sign in to the Azure portal: Go to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com/) and sign in with your Office 365 credentials.
2. Navigate to Azure Active Directory: In the Azure portal, navigate to Azure Active Directory (AAD) by clicking on the "Azure Active Directory" button in the top navigation menu.
3. Find the Security Group: In the Azure AD blade, click on "Groups" and then search for the Security Group you want to convert. You can filter the results by name, display name, or object ID.
4. Edit the Group: Click on the Security Group to open its properties page. Click on the "Edit" button to edit the group.
5. Convert to Mail-Enabled Group: In the "Group settings" section, toggle the switch next to "Mail-enabled" to "On". This will convert the Security Group to a Mail-Enabled Office 365 Group.
6. Configure Group Settings: You can configure additional settings for the Mail-Enabled Group, such as the group's email address, description, and membership settings.
7. Save Changes: Click "Save" to save the changes to the group.

Post-Conversion Steps:

1. Verify Group Settings: Verify that the group has been successfully converted to a Mail-Enabled Office 365 Group by checking its properties page.
2. Update Group Membership: Update the group membership to include the necessary users or distribution lists.
3. Configure Group Email: Configure the group email settings, such as setting up a group email address and configuring email forwarding rules.

Tips and Considerations:

• When converting a Security Group to a Mail-Enabled Office 365 Group, the group's membership will be preserved, but the group's settings will be updated to reflect the new group type.
• Mail-Enabled Office 365 Groups can have multiple owners, whereas Security Groups can only have one owner.
• Mail-Enabled Office 365 Groups support more advanced features, such as group calendars, meeting scheduling, and file sharing, whereas Security Groups do not.
• If you have custom group settings or scripts that rely on the Security Group type, you may need to update them to accommodate the new group type.