Active Directory Issues

Active Directory Error code52e - invalid credentials

Reason: When LDAP authentication fails due to an invalid user password, Active Directory returns the 52e error code.

80090308: LdapErr: DSID-0C09030B, comment: AcceptSecurityContext error, data 52e, v893 HEX: 0x52e - invalid credentials

DEC: 1326 - ERROR_LOGON_FAILURE (Logon failure: unknown user name or bad password.)

Resolution: If you are sure that the entered password is correct, ensure that,

• The entered password doesn't contain special characters such as "", "$" or a space.
• The user account is valid and not locked out.

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is an integrated self-service password management and single sign-on solution for Active Directory and cloud applications. It empowers users with password self-service features that help users to self-reset forgotten passwords and self-unlock locked out accounts

Other features of ADSelfService Plus includes:

• Password and Account Expiry Notifier: Automate password and account expiration reminders to users via SMS and email.
• Real-time Password Synchronizer: Automatically synchronize Active Directory password resets and password changes across connected applications including Office 365 and Salesforce.
• Password Policy Enforcer: Enforce custom password policies that offer advanced password policy settings for both Active Directory and cloud applications.
• Endpoint MFA: Include a second authentication factor like biometrics for Windows, macOS, and Linux OS logins.