How to Download Microsoft Entra Connect
Microsoft no longer hosts Microsoft Entra Connect on the public Microsoft Download Center. Starting with version 2.5.3.0, the Entra Connect Sync installation files are available only from the Microsoft Entra admin center. That move catches many administrators off guard when they search for the classic download page. In this guide you will learn how to download Microsoft Entra Connect Sync from the Microsoft Entra admin center in a few clicks.
Where Microsoft Entra Connect is available now
Older versions of Microsoft Entra Connect Sync are still reachable from the Microsoft Download Center, but every new release from 2.5.3.0 onward is published exclusively on the Microsoft Entra Connect blade in the Microsoft Entra admin center. Microsoft did this so that the installer is always served from the same place you manage your hybrid identity configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
Why can I no longer download Microsoft Entra Connect from the Microsoft website?
Microsoft changed the distribution channel. From version 2.5.3.0 onward, the Microsoft Entra Connect Sync installer is only published on the Microsoft Entra Connect blade in the Microsoft Entra admin center.
What permissions do I need to download the installer?
You need a sign-in that can access the Microsoft Entra admin center, ideally with the Hybrid Identity Administrator or Global Administrator role assigned.
Can I still upgrade an older Microsoft Entra Connect installation?
Yes. Download the latest installer from the admin center and run it on the existing server. The wizard detects the current version and upgrades it in place.
Is there a command-line way to download Microsoft Entra Connect?
Not directly. Microsoft does not publish the current installer at a stable public URL. The supported method is to download it from the Microsoft Entra admin center.
Does downloading Microsoft Entra Connect cost anything?
No. Microsoft Entra Connect Sync is free. The download, installation, and the sync service itself do not require a paid Microsoft 365 license.
