AD account lockouts can happen when

  • Replication fails between
    domain controllers.
  • Users forget their
    passwords.
  • Authentication credentials
    are obsolete.

Unlocking AD accounts using ADManager Plus

  • Generate a locked-out
    users report

  • Unlock user accounts
    in bulk

  • Delegate account
    unlock capabilities in AD

  • Unlock user accounts
    on the go

  • Automate the unlocking
    of locked-out accounts

Generate a locked-out users report

Generate reports on locked-out accounts in AD without any PowerShell scripts. Export the report in multiple formats and schedule it to be periodically sent to your inbox.

Unlock user accounts in bulk

Unlock accounts instantly by uploading a CSV file containing the list of locked-out users. Alternatively, generate a Locked-out Users report and manually select and unlock users directly from the report.

Delegate account unlock capabilities in AD

Delegate user unlock reporting and management capabilities to non-administrators to ease your workload. Monitor technicians' actions via audit reports to prevent any unauthorized activity

Unlock user accounts on the go

Leverage ADManager Plus' iOS and Android mobile apps to unlock multiple locked-out user accounts in a single touch from anywhere in the world

Automate the unlocking of locked-out accounts

Automate the process of unlocking the accounts that have been locked out to reduce manual efforts. Automatically restore access for account lockouts caused by failed login attempts, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.

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Sample script to unlock AD users

Unlock-ADAccount -Identity "CN=Scott John,OU=Finance,OU=UserAccounts, DC=ABCCompany,DC=COM"

Limitations

  • The machine must have the ADDS role installed.
  • The scripts will become longer and more complicated when additional filters are added.
  • Extensive AD and scripting knowledge is required to troubleshoot these scripts.

Steps to unlock accounts in bulk

  • Navigate to Management > User Management > Unlock Users.
  • Select the domain and OU in the respective fields.
  • Choose the users you want to unlock or import a CSV file containing the user details, then click Apply.
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