How to Revoke User Consent from Applications via My Apps

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When managing application permissions in Microsoft environments, users may occasionally grant consent to an app when administrative consent was required instead. Thankfully, Microsoft provides an easy way to revoke user consent via the My Apps portal. This guide walks you through the steps to revoke user-consented permissions and ensure the app is properly reconfigured.

Why Revoke User Consent?

Revoking user consent is crucial when:

  • Users accidentally grant permissions to an app that requires administrative consent.
  • Permissions need to be reset for troubleshooting or security purposes.
  • The app’s API permissions or configurations have been updated and require a fresh consent process.

Note: Revoking user consent will remove all permissions for the specific application. Users or administrators must re-consent to the app afterward.

Step-by-Step Guide: Revoking User Consent via My Apps

Follow these steps to revoke user consent:

  1. Access the My Apps Portal
    Go to myapps.microsoft.com and sign in with the user account that granted the permissions.
  2. Locate the Application
    • Search for the application in the list of apps.
    • Click the three vertical dots (…) next to the app to expand additional options.
    • Select Manage your application.Tip: Avoid clicking on the app name directly, as this will launch the application instead of opening the management options.
  3. Revoke the Consent
    • In the application management view, click Revoke Consent.
    • Confirm the action when prompted.
  4. Re-consent to the Application
    • Have the user or administrator sign back into the app to re-consent.
    • Ensure the app registration is updated with the correct API permissions and configurations before re-consenting.

Example Screenshot: My Apps Portal

Below is an example of the My Apps portal interface for reference:

My Apps Portal Screenshot

Additional Notes

  • For Administrators: Ensure the app registration includes the correct API permissions before instructing users to re-consent.
  • Troubleshooting Tip: If the app still does not work after re-consenting, verify the app’s configuration in Azure Active Directory(Microsoft Entra ID).

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