How to set up AD Connector | Endpoint Central

Last Updated On: 15 Jun 2026|

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AD Connector acts as a communicator between the Central Server and Domain Controller. It retrieves the information from the domain controller and sends it to the Central Server. To set it up effectively, configure a distribution server in same remote office as the Domain controller.

Steps to Configure Remote Office

In the Server console, navigate to the Agent > Remote Office
Click Add Remote Office and fill in the ncessary details
Choose the communication type as through a distribution server. To know more, click here
Set up a distribution server in the required device in the selected remote office.

Steps to set up an AD connector inEndpoint Central

Note

Note:
1. AD Connector must be able to reach both Domain Controller and Central Server
2. Once AD Connector is configured, AD Sync will be initiated automatically for that specific domain

Navigate to Agent > Domain > Add Domain
Click Active Directory from the drop down

If you want to configure AD Connector for existing domain, Navigate to the actions menu and select Modify Domain

If the domain controller will not be reachable from Central Server, enable Domain controller is not directly reachable and select AD Connector from drop down