Active Directory management tool

Managing Active Directory (AD) doesn't have to be complicated. With ManageEngine ADManager Plus, a comprehensive Active Directory management solution, IT administrators can efficiently manage AD environments without any scripts.

Seamlessly manage AD users, groups, contacts, and more—all from a single place.
Simplify a wide range of Active Directory administrative activities through powerful automations, secure delegation, and comprehensive reporting.

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Active Directory management features in ADManager Plus

User
Computer
Group
Contact
OU
NTFS and file servers
GPO
Migration

User

Create users

Create multiple user accounts in one go.
Modify users

Modify the attributes of multiple users at once using CSV file import.
Enable or disable users

Enable or disable users, and set account expiration dates of users in bulk.

Reset password

Change passwords of a single or multiple users.
Unlock user

Manage locked-out user accounts.
Move users

Move users to a different OU.
Restore deleted users

Restore deleted user objects in bulk with their attributes intact.

Computer

Move computers

Move multiple computer objects across containers.
Delete computers

Clean up single or multiple computer accounts in a single step.
Enable or disable computers

Enable or disable computer accounts in one step.

Modify general computer attributes

Set attributes like Description, Location, or Managed By for computers.
Modify computer's group attributes

Add or remove computers from groups and set primary groups.
Create computers

Create multiple computer objects in one go.
Restore deleted computers

Restore deleted computers in bulk with their attributes intact

Group

Create groups

Create one or multiple groups.
Delete groups

Delete multiple groups by importing a CSV file.
Move groups

Move groups to different OUs.
Restore deleted groups

Restore deleted groups in bulk with their attributes intact

Modify groups

Modify group attributes in bulk.
Modify Exchange attributes of groups

Modify groups' Exchange attributes such as the receiving message's size and more.
Modify group organization attributes

Manage organization attributes such as email, memberOf, and more.

Contact

Create contacts

Create one or multiple contacts with GUI-based actions.
Delete contacts

Clean up AD contacts in bulk.
Modify bulk contacts

Modify contact attributes in bulk.
Restore deleted contacts

Restore deleted contacts in bulk with their attributes intact.

Modify contact attributes

Manage contact attributes such as telephone numbers, email IDs, and more.
Move contacts

Move contacts to a different container.
Contact creation templates

Create contacts with customized attributes.

OU

Create OUs

Create multiple OUs in one go.
Delete OUs

Delete OUs individually or in bulk.
Modify OUs

Modify the attributes of multiple OUs at once.

Administer OU's in a few clicks with Active Directory manager tool

Move OUs

Move OUs across locations in one go.
OU creation templates

Configure attributes based on the organization's needs and policies.
Create and modify OUs using CSVs

Import a CSV file to create and modify OUs in a single step.

NTFS and file servers

Modify NTFS permissions

Allow or deny permissions for NTFS users.
Remove NTFS permissions

Remove the allow or deny permissions for NTFS users.
Modify share permissions

Allow or deny permissions for users on a share.

Manage NTFS & File servers with our simplified Active Directory administration tool

Remove share permissions

Remove the allow or deny permissions for users on a share.
Manage file servers

Add or remove file servers in the domain.

GPO management

Create GPOs

Create GPOs and link them to multiple sites or OUs in a single operation.
Manage GPOs

Edit, enable or disable, delete, and rename GPOs.
Force update GPOs

Force a Group Policy update and quickly enforce the latest policies on users and computers.

Active Directory tool to manage GPO's without any PowerShell scripts

Manage GPO link order

Modify the link order of GPOs and ensure correct policy application.
Link GPOs

Link GPOs to specific domains, OUs, or sites.
Copy GPOs

Copy GPOs from one domain to another with all their settings intact.

Migration

User migration

Migrate users across domains and forests with or without the Active Directory Migration Tool.
Group migration

Migrate groups across domains with their members, SID, and more intact.

Contact migration

Migrate AD contacts across your AD environment and handle conflicts effectively.
GPO migration

Migrate GPOs across domains and forests with or without an ACL or migration table.

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How ADManager Plus trumps native AD tools

ADUC

Most Active Directory management tasks can be performed only on individual objects, making bulk AD administration cumbersome.
Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) is not loaded with a built-in report library, and there is no way to customize reports.
There is no built-in automation for repetitive, manual tasks.

PowerShell

PowerShell lacks an intuitive interface that simplifies complex AD management tasks like user creation, modification, and reporting.
Scripts will get longer and more complicated when additional filters are added.
Extensive AD and scripting knowledge is required to troubleshoot these scripts.

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ADManager Plus

User interface: Unlike native AD tools, ADManager Plus offers an intuitive interface that simplifies complex tasks like user creation, modification, and reporting.
Parallel provisioning: Create and manage objects in AD, Exchange, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace all in one go from a single window.
Task automation: Automate user provisioning, GPO management, and other common tasks through workflows and scheduled actions.
Workflow and automation: Build a custom workflow structure that will help you with ticketing, compliance, and automating routine AD tasks.
Delegation: Leverage role-based and OU-specific capabilities to delegate specific tasks to non-administrators.

ADManager Plus: Your all-in-one Active Directory management tool

Whether you're an Active Directory admin, managing multiple domains, or seeking a better Active Directory management tool, ADManager Plus offers everything you need to streamline your daily tasks.

Centralized AD administration

Manage users, groups, OUs, and computers across AD, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace from a single console.
Control access and delegate responsibilities securely.

Comprehensive AD reporting

Manage AD objects on the fly from the various reports available.
Schedule reports and automate report delivery.

Bulk Active Directory management tool

Import data via CSV for bulk provisioning and modification.
Automate user creation, modification, and deprovisioning across enterprise applications.

Role-based task delegation

Define technician roles and delegate Active Directory management tasks based on roles.
Minimize risks with granular and secure task delegation.

Integrations and extensions

Integrate with Microsoft 365, Exchange, Google Workspace, and other enterprise applications.
Extend capabilities with workflow automation and approval systems.

Seamless integrations for unified AD management

What makes ADManager Plus the go-to AD management tool?

We'll let your peers answer that!

4.47 /5

Affordable and a real time-saver. The support team is great!

"[The] UI is very user-friendly. [The] ability to create users for both AD and Microsoft 365 in one step is helpful. Both single and bulk user creation works really well. Reporting is well-thought-out."

Systems analyst
Government administration, 1,001-5,000 employees
4.5 /5

Must-have tool for any AD administrator in any organization

"ADManager Plus made complicated AD management and reporting a thing of the past. Once I got the hang of creating automated reports, managing users and groups, this quickly became my favorite AD tool."

System admin
Information technology and services, 51-200 employees
4.6 /5

ManageEngine ADManager Plus - The Swiss Army Knife for AD Administrator

"It has made managing and administrating Active Directory easy, fast and efficient. Everyday tasks [that] earlier required us to write PowerShell scripts are now easily achievable using a workflow-like interface."

Deputy chief IT engineer
Energy and utilities, annual profit: $1 - $3 billion

Frequently asked questions

What are Active Directory management tools?

Active Directory management tools are software solutions used to administer and manage the components of Microsoft Active Directory, such as users, groups, computers, OUs, and security policies. These tools can be native, like RSAT or ADUC, or a third-party tool, such as ADManager Plus. They help IT admins streamline tasks like user provisioning and deprovisoning, password resets, and more across domains.

What are AD FS and AD DS?

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) are used to manage domain controllers, user authentication, group memberships, and policy enforcement across Windows domains.
Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) support identity federation and single sign-on across on-premises and cloud-based applications, allowing users to access external services using their domain credentials.

Why should I use AD management tools instead of native Windows Active Directory tools?

Windows Active Directory tools like ADUC or PowerShell are functional but have certain limitations. ADManager Plus, as an Active Directory management tool, offers enhanced capabilities such as bulk user management, automation, and task delegation, simplifying Active Directory management.

What are the Active Directory management capabilities offered by ADManager Plus?

ADManager Plus offers a comprehensive suite of Active Directory management features, including:

AD user management
AD group management
AD password resets and unlocks
Mailbox management
GPO and AD contact management
Delegation of AD administrative tasks
Scheduled and on-demand AD reports
Automated AD administrative tasks
Multi-level approval workflows

These features make ADManager Plus a powerful Microsoft Active Directory management tool, ideal for improving IT teams efficiency, enforcing compliance, and reducing manual errors.

How does ADManager Plus function as an Active Directory user management tool?

ADManager Plus simplifies Active Directory user management by providing a intuitive interface to perform common tasks such as:

Creating and modifying users in bulk using CSV templates
Assigning or removing group memberships
Resetting passwords and unlocking accounts
Moving users between OUs
Updating attributes (like department, title, or phone number) in bulk

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