# Create a Security Group in Microsoft Entra

1. Login to Azure Portal and navigate to Microsoft Entra ID

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2. Navigae to **Groups** under 'Manage' section

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3. Click on '**New group**'

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4. Select the group type as 'Security' and give a name and description to the group. Add the users as members of the security group (you can add/modify members later as well as per requirement). Click on 'Create' once done.

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5. Once the security group is created, note the Object ID of the group&#x20;

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