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The People Directory app helps users find and connect with colleagues across your organization in a central directory. It pulls all people data directly from Microsoft Entra ID, so your directory stays up to date automatically. Search, filter, and take action to reach colleagues quickly, making collaboration simple and efficient.
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Configuring the app for the first time
To add the People Directory app:
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Select Edit on your SharePoint page.
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Select + Add a new web part, then choose the People Directory app.
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Once added, the People Directory app will automatically display all users in your organization, and is ready for customization.
People filter options
One of the main benefits of the People Directory is the ability to filter which users are displayed. This ensures your directory only shows colleagues relevant to your organization.
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Enter edit mode on the app.
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In the property pane, go to the People section.
Pre-filtered options
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Disabled accounts and guest users are excluded by default.
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Use the toggles to include or exclude these users as needed.
Additional filters
To configure additional filters:
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Click the Additional filters button. A panel will appear allowing you to limit the user accounts included in the directory.
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Build your filter rules:
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Select AND or OR conditions to group rules.
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Choose an attribute from the list of Entra ID attributes.
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Select an operator from the drop-down list.
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Specify a value.
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Click Apply to preview the filters, or Save to confirm your changes.
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Other options in this panel include:
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Delete filters that are no longer needed.
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Use the Advanced editor to type filters manually.
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Reset to return to the default filter configuration.
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Ordering the directory
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Use the Order by dropdown to sort the directory by First name or Last name.