Unable to download the latest version of AD Connect intaller

Sam Ellis 0 Reputation points
2026-07-01T08:45:38.2766667+00:00

I am unable to download the latest version of AD Connect Installer 2.6.80.0 from the Microsoft Entre Connect on the portal.

Has anyone managed to do this successfully and if so how?
Thank you.

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    2026-07-01T08:45:55.43+00:00

    The latest Microsoft Entra Connect (AD Connect) Sync .msi is no longer distributed as a direct public download; it is only available through the Microsoft Entra admin center.

    To get the latest version (including 2.5.79.0 and later):

    1. Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center with an account that has the required permissions.
    2. In the portal, go to Microsoft Entra Connect | Get started.
    3. Under the Manage tab of that page, use the download option provided there to obtain the latest Microsoft Entra Connect installer.

    Notes based on current guidance:

    • The Microsoft Entra Connect Sync .msi installation file is exclusively available in the Microsoft Entra admin center, not via older public download links.
    • Ensure the server where it will be installed meets the minimum requirements, including .NET Framework 4.7.2 and TLS 1.2.
    • All synchronization services will stop working on September 30, 2026 if not upgraded to at least version 2.5.79.0, so using the portal download is the supported path.

    If the portal page does not show the download or fails to start, verify:

    • The account has appropriate admin rights in the tenant.
    • Browser/network policies or proxies are not blocking downloads from the Entra admin center.

    For Microsoft Entra Connect Health agents (if needed):

    • The Health agent for sync is installed automatically as part of Microsoft Entra Connect installation (version 2.5.79.0 or higher).
    • AD FS and AD DS Health agents are downloaded separately from the documented download links.

    References:

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