Creating group in GCC environment

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Creating group in GCC environment

Zahmedli 60

I am working in GCC high environment and wonder any approach using API method to create 365 group in this specifically environment

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Michelle-N 4,105 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @Zahmedli

Thanks for reaching out to Micrsoft Q&A forum support.

Based on what you've described, I understand that you're working in a GCC High environment and are wondering if there's an API method to create Microsoft 365 groups in this specific environment.

As far as I know, you can create Microsoft 365 Groups using the Graph API endpoint POST /groups to create Microsoft 365 Groups in GCC High. This functionality is supported through the national cloud endpoint:

https://graph.microsoft.us

However, you must ensure that:

Your app is registered in the Azure Government portal: https://portal.azure.us
You acquire tokens from https://login.microsoftonline.us
You use the correct Graph endpoint: https://graph.microsoft.us

Link article: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/deployments

Alternative ways you might try:

You can use PowerShell tools like PnP or CSOM, which are compatible with GCC High for provisioning and managing SharePoint sites. For example, commands such as New-PnPUnifiedGroup or New-PnPSite can help automate group and site creation. These tools rely on supported Microsoft APIs and can be configured to target the correct government cloud endpoints.

I hope this helps you solve the problem. Warm thanks!

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Zahmedli 60 Reputation points

2025-08-28T07:26:38.5+00:00

Thank you
Michelle-N 4,105 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-28T07:35:32.4933333+00:00

Hi @Zahmedli

Just checking in, did that information help or fulfill your concern? Let me know if you need anything else! Thank you!
Zahmedli 60 Reputation points

2025-08-28T07:37:46.0266667+00:00

Hi

I see you mentioned about CSOM in this kind of environment ? Any information about implementing CSOM in GCC env ?
Michelle-N 4,105 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-28T07:57:15.12+00:00

Hi @Zahmedli

Based on the documentation I've found, CSOM in a GCC High environment is typically used for more complex scenarios like migration. You can refer to this article for a better understanding:

https://dryviq.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/S4D/pages/1599307779/Microsoft+Office+365+GCC+High

If your goal is simply to create groups, I still recommend using the Graph API method I mentioned earlier. It will be a quicker and more straightforward approach for that task.

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