Encountering the frustrating Microsoft Teams Error AADSTS50020? You're not alone! This Guest Account Conflict pops up when Teams can't match your guest invitation to an existing Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) profile. It halts sign-ins, meetings, and chats, but don't worry β we've got your back with quick, reliable fixes. π Follow these steps to resolve it swiftly and dive back into productive teamwork.
What Causes Microsoft Teams Error AADSTS50020?
The error message typically reads: "User account from identity provider does not exist in tenant and cannot read the user profile." Here's why it happens:
- Duplicate Guest Accounts: Multiple guest entries for the same email in different tenants.
- Expired or Pending Invites: Unaccepted invitations conflicting with new ones.
- Azure AD Sync Issues: Delays in federated identity propagation.
- Browser/Cache Conflicts: Corrupted local data blocking authentication.
Understanding these roots makes fixing Guest Account Conflict a breeze. Let's jump into solutions! β
Quick User-Level Fixes for AADSTS50020 (No Admin Rights Needed)
Start here β most users resolve Microsoft Teams Error AADSTS50020 in under 5 minutes. π
- 1οΈβ£ Clear Teams Cache
Reset local data: Close Teams, delete contents of %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams folder (Windows) or ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Teams (Mac). Relaunch Teams. This wipes conflicting session tokens.
- 2οΈβ£ Use Incognito/Private Mode
Open Teams in a private browser window (Ctrl+Shift+N in Edge/Chrome). Bypass cached credentials causing Guest Account Conflict.
- 3οΈβ£ Sign Out Everywhere
In Teams: Profile icon β Sign out. Then, visit myaccount.microsoft.com to revoke all sessions.
Pro Tip: If you're on mobile, force-close the app and clear app cache via device settings. Test joining a meeting post-fix!
Admin-Level Solutions: Resolve Guest Account Conflict at the Source
If you're an IT admin or the issue persists tenant-wide, target Azure AD. These steps ensure long-term stability.
| Step |
Action |
Azure Portal Path |
Expected Outcome |
| 1 |
Check Guest Users |
Azure AD β Users β Guest Users β Search email |
Identify duplicates |
| 2 |
Remove Conflicting Guests |
Select user β Delete (backup first!) |
Clears AADSTS50020 blocks |
| 3 |
Re-invite Guest |
Teams Admin Center β Users β Add guest |
Fresh, synced profile |
| 4 |
Force Sync |
Azure AD β Enterprise Apps β Provisioning β Restart |
Updates identity provider |
For detailed Azure guidance, check Microsoft's official docs: Troubleshoot guest user issues.
Advanced Troubleshooting for Stubborn Teams Error AADSTS50020
Still stuck? Try these:
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Prevent Future Guest Account Conflict in Microsoft Teams
Stay ahead:
- Regularly audit guest users via Azure AD reports.
- Use Teams Admin Center for bulk management.
- Educate users on accepting invites promptly.
- Enable auto-provisioning for smoother B2B flows.
By implementing these, Microsoft Teams Error AADSTS50020 becomes history. Ready to collaborate without hiccups?
Final Thoughts: Teams Back Online! π
You've got the tools to conquer AADSTS50020 Guest Account Conflict. Start with quick fixes, escalate if needed, and prevent recurrences. If issues linger, ping Microsoft Support via Teams admin portal. Happy teaming! π
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