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AADSTS700016

UnauthorizedClient_DoesNotMatchRequest

Alternative forms: 700016

What does this code mean?

Code AADSTS700016 · An issue reported by Microsoft Entra ID.

Official explanation · Original text

UnauthorizedClient_DoesNotMatchRequest - The application wasn't found in the directory/tenant. This can happen if the application has not been installed by the administrator of the tenant or consented to by any user in the tenant. You might have misconfigured the identifier value for the application or sent your authentication request to the wrong tenant.

Troubleshooting and diagnostic links

First check that the document's product, version, and environment match your situation.

Source and terms of use

Microsoft Entra authentication and authorization error codes ↗

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Checked on: 2026-11-12

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