Device Management

Stale Devices in Entra ID and Intune: A Safe Cleanup Guide That Won't Cost You BitLocker Keys

Intune and Entra ID store device records independently — cleaning one system doesn't touch the other. Running a careless bulk delete will permanently destroy BitLocker recovery keys. This guide covers the full safe cleanup sequence: inventory export, Autopilot exclusions, BitLocker backup, disable-then-delete workflow, and PowerShell automation.