When using security groups in combination with SharePoint Online, a user can be a part of 2049 security groups in total

[jamesdellowE2]

This article should reference limits with using Security Groups:

A user can be a member of any number of groups. When using security groups in combination with SharePoint Online, a user can be a part of 2049 security groups in total (not only direct group memberships but also indirect group membership). When going over this limit, authentication and search results become unpredictable.

Source: Azure AD service limits and restrictions

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• Content: Managing SharePoint Online Security: A Team Effort
• Content Source: Community/sharepoint-security-a-team-effort.md
• Service: sharepoint-online
• GitHub Login: @veronicageek
• Microsoft Alias: daisyfeller

[eemancini]

Thanks so much for the feedback, @jamesdellowE2. We try not to repeat content already on the official docs.microsoft.com in the Microsoft Community Content articles to reduce confusion and it would be challenging as non-Microsoft employees to maintain. That said, you bring up a great point that this is useful information related to this content. @veronicageek, what do you think of linking to the recommended article in a "Resources" section at the bottom of your article?