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// graph-permissions · offline_access

offline_accessMicrosoft Graph permission · Low risk

Allows the app to see and update the data you gave it access to, even when users are not currently using the app. This does not give the app any additional permissions.

Delegated permission

Low risk

Maintain access to data you have given it access to. Allows the app to see and update the data you gave it access to, even when users are not currently using the app. This does not give the app any additional permissions.

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ConsentUsers can consent, if your consent settings allow it
RiskBasic sign-in and profile information.

Ask for it when signing in

Delegated permissions act as the signed-in user, so the app can never do more than that user can.

powershell1 line
Connect-MgGraph -Scopes "offline_access"

Which apps already have it?

powershell6 lines
# Apps with delegated consent for offline_access
Connect-MgGraph -Scopes "Application.Read.All", "Directory.Read.All"
$graph = Get-MgServicePrincipal -Filter "appId eq '00000003-0000-0000-c000-000000000000'"
Get-MgOauth2PermissionGrant -All |
    Where-Object { $_.ResourceId -eq $graph.Id -and ($_.Scope -split " ") -contains "offline_access" } |
    Select-Object ClientId, ConsentType, PrincipalId

Check every app in your tenant → Permission explainer