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In this PowerShell troubleshooting article, we will learn how to fix the error “The term Connect-AzAccount is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.”
We will get this error if the PowerShell Azure module is not installed in your machine and trying to execute the azure PowerShell command, then we will get this error.
Before fixing the above error, let us understand the “Connect-AzAccount” command.
Understanding the PowerShell Command “Connect-AzAccount”
The Connect-AzAccount command is a fundamental PowerShell cmdlet used to authenticate and establish a connection to an Azure account. This cmdlet is part of the Azure PowerShell module, which provides a set of cmdlets for managing Azure resources directly from the PowerShell command line. In this article, we will explore the purpose of Connect-AzAccount, its syntax, usage, and practical examples.
Purpose of Connect-AzAccount
The primary purpose of Connect-AzAccount is to authenticate a user to their Azure account, allowing them to manage Azure resources using PowerShell. This command is essential for any interaction with Azure services through PowerShell, as it establishes the necessary authentication context for subsequent commands.
Syntax of Connect-AzAccount
The basic syntax of the Connect-AzAccount cmdlet is as follows:
Connect-AzAccount [-Environment <String>] [-Tenant <String>] [-Subscription <String>] [-AccountId <String>] [-AccessToken <String>] [-GraphAccessToken <String>] [-MsalAccessToken <String>] [-GraphEndpoint <Uri>] [-ServicePrincipal] [-CertificateThumbprint <String>] [-ApplicationId <String>] [-Scopes <String[]>] [-UseDeviceAuthentication] [-DeviceCodeTimeout <Int32>] [-Interactive] [-Identity] [-ManagedIdentity] [-PassThru] [-TenantId <String>] [-SubscriptionId <String>] [-TenantDomain <String>] [-TenantName <String>] [-AzureEnvironmentName <String>] [-TenantNameOrId <String>] [-ManagedIdentityId <String>] [-UserId <String>] [-KeyVaultAccessToken <String>] [-KeyVaultServicePrincipal] [-KeyVaultClientId <String>] [-KeyVaultCertificateThumbprint <String>] [-KeyVaultCertificateStoreLocation <String>] [-CertificatePassword <SecureString>] [-NoConfirm] [<CommonParameters>]
Usage of Connect-AzAccount
Basic Usage
To connect to an Azure account, simply run the following command:
Connect-AzAccount
This will prompt you to enter your Azure credentials (username and password) in a login window.
Connecting with a Specific Tenant
If you have access to multiple tenants, you can specify the tenant you want to connect to using the -Tenant parameter:
Connect-AzAccount -Tenant "<TenantID>"
Replace <TenantID> with the ID of the tenant you wish to connect to.
Connecting with a Service Principal
To connect using a service principal, you need to provide the service principal’s application ID and certificate thumbprint or client secret. Here’s how to do it with a client secret:
$ClientId = "<ApplicationID>"
$ClientSecret = "<ClientSecret>"
$TenantId = "<TenantID>"$cred = New-Object System.Management.Automation.PSCredential($ClientId, $securePassword)
Replace <ApplicationID>, <ClientSecret>, and <TenantID> with your service principal’s application ID, client secret, and tenant ID, respectively.
Connecting with a Managed Identity
For Azure resources that have managed identities enabled, you can connect using the -Identity parameter:
Connect-AzAccount -Identity
This is particularly useful for automating tasks within Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, or other resources that support managed identities.
Practical Examples
Listing Azure Subscriptions
After connecting to your Azure account, you can list all the subscriptions associated with your account:
Connect-AzAccount
Get-AzSubscription
This will display a list of all subscriptions, along with their names and IDs.
Selecting a Specific Subscription
If you want to work within a specific subscription, you can set the context using the Select-AzSubscription cmdlet:
Connect-AzAccount
Select-AzSubscription -SubscriptionId "<SubscriptionID>"
Replace <SubscriptionID> with the ID of the subscription you want to work with.
Retrieving Resource Groups
Once connected and the subscription context is set, you can retrieve a list of all resource groups within the selected subscription:
Connect-AzAccount
Select-AzSubscription -SubscriptionId "<SubscriptionID>"
Get-AzResourceGroup
How to fix the issue Connect-AzAccount : The term ‘Connect-AzAccount’ is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file
In order to fix this, the term ‘Connect-AzAccount’ is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet issue, we need to execute the below PowerShell command in order:
- Install Azure module in your local PowerShell (open PowerShell command prompt with the administrator mode)
Install-Module Az
2. Import the Azure module by executing the below command:
Import-Module Az
3. Now run the below command to connect to the Azure account:
Connect-AzAccount
Summary: The term Connect-AzAccount is not recognized
Thus, in this article, we have learned about how to fix the “Connect-AzAccount : The term ‘Connect-AzAccount’ is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again At line:1 char:1
+ Connect-AzAccount + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (Connect-AzAccount:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException” error.
The Connect-AzAccount cmdlet is a crucial tool for anyone working with Azure resources via PowerShell. It provides the authentication context necessary for managing Azure services and resources, enabling automation and streamlined management workflows. Whether you’re connecting with a user account, service principal, or managed identity, understanding how to use Connect-AzAccount effectively is fundamental for Azure administrators and developers.
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