Edit Active Directory user attributes using ADManager Plus

Modify Active Directory user attribute

The Modify Single User management action helps administrators locate and edit any single user account attribute.

1. Log in to ADManager Plus.
2. Click the Management tab.
3. Navigate to User Management > User Modification > Modify Single User.
4. Select the domain where the user account's attribute that needs to be edited is located.
5. Locate the desired user account by using the search option.
6. Once the required user is located, click the Modify User button located in the Action column of the user account.
7. In the Modify User Properties window, choose the required User Modification Template from the drop-down menu.
8. Modify the attribute you want to edit by switching between the available tabs.
9. If you wish to use the values of specific attributes of an existing user account, you can use the Copy User Attributes option.
10. Click Preview to display all the fields that will be modified, along with their existing and new values.
11. After making all the required changes, click Update User to save the changes to the user account.

Key use cases of editing user attributes

Use Case 1: Department and role updates

When employees move into a new department or role, administrators are responsible for updating user attributes such as job title, department, and location while also ensuring that access rights are appropriately given. This process prevents users from retaining unnecessary access to data, thus enhancing security.

Use Case 2: Streamlining offboarding

During the offboarding process, administrators must modify user attributes and promptly revoke access rights. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access and helps maintain a secure environment by ensuring that former users have no remaining permissions after departure.

Benefits of using ADManager Plus