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Administer the User Profile service in SharePoint Server

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The User Profile service is a shared service in SharePoint Server that enables the creation and administration of user profiles that can be accessed from multiple sites and farms. Administration of User Profile service applications in SharePoint Server can be delegated to a service application administrator by the farm administrator.

The following articles provide information about how to administer the User Profile service application in SharePoint Server.

** Building blocks ** Content Description
Create a User Profile service applications in SharePoint Server
Learn how to configure a User Profile service application in SharePoint Server.
Add, edit, or delete custom properties in SharePoint Server user profiles
Learn how to create, edit, and delete user profile properties in SharePoint Server.
Manage user profile synchronization in SharePoint Server
Learn about articles and worksheets to help you manage User Profile synchronization in SharePoint Server.

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Training

Module

Manage user profiles - Training

Students learn about the benefits of various Windows user profiles, how to manage them, and how to facilitate profile data synchronization across multiple devices.

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Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert - Certifications

If you’re an administrator who deploys and manages Microsoft 365 and performs Microsoft 365 tenant-level implementation and administration of cloud and hybrid environments, this certification is designed for you.