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How to Fix Error Create Instance in Defender for Identity

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Mirko Peters - M365 Specialist
Aug 13, 2025
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You might see the Error create instance message during Defender for Identity setup. This can happen if a security group already has the same name as your Azure Active Directory instance. Many people fix this by deleting or renaming the groups that cause problems. Some users delete old default groups like 'Azure ATP Administrators', 'Users', and 'Viewers…

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