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How to Update API Permissions

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for Azure application owners to update delegated and application permissions using Resource Admin. Updating API permissions ensures that your application adheres to operational and security requirements.

Prerequisites​

  • Access to the Resource Admin portal.
  • Permission to manage the relevant Azure application.

Steps to Update API Permissions​

1. Navigate to Applications​

  1. Open the Resource Admin portal.
  2. From the Resource Type menu, select Applications.
  3. Search for the Azure application you want to manage.
  4. Click the Friendly Name link for the application to access its Overview page.

2. Initiate the API Permissions Update Workflow​

  1. On the Overview page, click API Permissions.
  2. Expand the Actions accordion and click Update Azure Application API Permissions.
  3. The workflow for updating API permissions will be initiated with the selected application as the target.

3. Remove Existing Permissions (Optional)​

  1. Review the configured API permissions.
  2. Toggle the switch from Selected to Remove for each permission you want to delete.
  3. If no permissions need to be removed, click Next.

4. Add Delegated API Permissions​

  1. In the tree view, search for and select the API with the delegated permissions you want to add (e.g., Microsoft Graph).
  2. Enter the delegated permission in the primary search field, press Enter, and select the permission(s) to add.
  3. Repeat the process for any additional delegated permissions.
  4. When ready, click Next to proceed.

5. Add Application Permissions​

  1. In the tree view, search for and select the API with the application permissions you want to add.
  2. Close the tree view and search for specific application permissions to add.
  3. Select the permissions needed and repeat as necessary.
  4. When ready, click Next to proceed.

6. Review and Submit​

  1. Review the summary of the changes.
  2. Confirm the proposed updates and click Submit to implement the changes.

Note: Ensure that all changes align with your application's operational and security needs. For further assistance, contact your system administrator or consult the Resource Admin documentation.