Extended properties are meta objects, such as operating codes, cost codes, or cost accounting areas that cannot be mapped directly in One Identity Manager.
For more information about using extended properties, see the One Identity Manager Compliance Rules Administration Guide.
To specify extended properties for a mail contact
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In the Manager, select the Microsoft Entra ID > Mail contacts category.
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Select the mail contact in the result list.
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Select the Assign extended properties task.
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In the Add assignments pane, assign extended properties.
TIP: In the Remove assignments pane, you can remove assigned extended properties.
To remove an assignment
- Save the changes.
NOTE: As long as an account definition for an identity is valid, the identity retains the mail contact that was created by it. If the account definition assignment is removed, the mail contact created through this account definition, is deleted.
When you delete a mail contact, the Do not display in address lists option is enabled and the mail contact is no longer shown in address books.
To delete a mail contact
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In the Manager, select the Microsoft Entra ID > Mail contacts category.
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Select the mail contact in the result list.
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Click 
in the result list.
- Confirm the security prompt with Yes.
You can use mail-enabled universal security groups and mail-enabled universal distribution groups to distribute messages to a group of recipients.
Mail-enabled distribution groups are loaded into by synchronization. You can create and edit mail-enabled distribution groups in . When you create a mail-enabled distribution group, a Microsoft Entra ID group is also created and linked to the mail-enabled distribution group.
In One Identity Manager, you can assign mail-enabled distribution groups directly to mailboxes, mail users, and mail contacts or they can be inherited through departments, cost centers, locations, or business roles. Users can also request mail-enabled distribution groups through the Web Portal. To do this, the mail-enabled distribution groups are supplied by the IT Shop.
Detailed information about this topic
When you create a mail-enabled distribution group, a Microsoft Entra ID group is also created and linked to the mail-enabled distribution group.
To create a mail-enabled distribution group
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In the Manager, select the Microsoft Entra ID > Mail-enabled distribution groups category.
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Click 
in the result list.
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On the main data form, enter the main data for the mail-enabled distribution group.
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Save the changes.
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