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What are Active Directory logon reports?

Active Directory logon reports help track and document user authentication activities across your Windows domain environment. These reports capture critical security information including when users log into the network, which workstations they access, failed login attempts, and inactive account patterns.

They consolidate authentication events from multiple domain controllers, presenting a unified view of user access patterns that would otherwise require complex PowerShell scripts or manual log analysis to obtain.

Why do Active Directory login reports matter for your organization?

Every day, users log into your Active Directory environment. Without proper monitoring, you're blind to:

Security risks: Compromised accounts, unauthorized access attempts, and dormant accounts that hackers target remain undetected without comprehensive logon tracking
Compliance violations: Failed audits for SOX, HIPAA, or the GDPR requirements due to inability to prove user access controls and authentication monitoring
Inefficient resource allocation: Wasted software licenses on inactive users, overstaffed help desk handling preventable issues, and missed opportunities to optimize IT resources
Operational blind spots: No visibility into after-hours access, remote login patterns, or unusual authentication behaviors that signal potential breaches
Manual reporting burden: IT teams waste hours writing PowerShell scripts, querying multiple domain controllers, and compiling data that should be instantly available

ADManager Plus transforms complex Active Directory data into actionable user logon reports—no scripting, no manual data compilation, just instant insights at your fingertips.

ADManager Plus Logon Reports — Displays the Active Directory logon reports ADManager Plus provides.

6 essential Active Directory logon reports

ADManager Plus offers a comprehensive set of pre-built Active Directory logon reports to give you immediate, actionable insights.

1. Real Last Logon report

Identify the exact date and time users last accessed your network. Our true last logon report queries all domain controllers simultaneously, eliminating the replication lag issues that plague native AD tools.

Key benefits include:

Accurate last logon timestamps from all DCs
Identify dormant accounts instantly
Export data for compliance audits
One-click account management actions

Real Last Logon report — View the users' real last logon time with this report.

2. Inactive Users report

According to Microsoft, over 10% of Active Directory accounts are inactive, creating significant security vulnerabilities. These dormant accounts represent a critical risk.

This Active Directory last logon report identifies users who haven't logged in for a specified timeframe:

Scans all configured domain controllers for true last logon time
Customizable inactivity periods (30, 60, more than 90 days)
One-click actions to disable, delete, or move inactive accounts
Automated cleanup scheduling to maintain security hygiene

Inactive Users report — View the inactive users in the organization with this report.

3. Recently Logged on Users report

This Active Directory user logon reports track users who logged in during the past ' n ' days. This real-time monitoring helps you:

Identify active users across your organization
Monitor login patterns and peak usage times
Detect unusual after-hours activity
Validate new user account access

4. Users Never Logged On report

Discover accounts created but never used—a common security oversight. This Active Directory login report reveals:

Accounts that have never authenticated to the domain
Orphaned service accounts
Test accounts that should be removed
Provisioning errors requiring attention

5. Logon Hour Based Report

Generate a comprehensive Active Directory logon hours report showing permissible login times for users. Control when users can access your network:

Visual representation of allowed/denied hours
Day-by-day access schedules
Bulk modification of logon hours
Policy enforcement for shift workers and contractors

Logon Hour Based report — View the users who have login permissions for a specified time with this report.

6. Enabled Users report

Complement your inactive user analysis with an Active Directory users logon report that shows all enabled, active accounts:

List of users regularly accessing the network
Account status verification
License utilization tracking
Department-wise active user distribution

Enabled Users report — View all the enabled users in the organization with this report.

Why ADManager Plus outperforms native tools and scripts

Feature	Native tools and PowerShell scripts	ADManager Plus
Technical expertise required	Complex PowerShell commands needed Example: Get-ADUser -Filter -Properties LastLogonDate \| Where {$_.LastLogonDate -le (Get-Date).AddDays(-90)}*	No scripting required Same results with just two clicks
Domain controller querying	Queries single DC at a time Missing crucial logon data Inaccurate last logon timestamps	Simultaneous multi-DC querying 100% data accuracy True last logon times across all DCs
Action capabilities	Generate reports only Separate tools needed for remediation Manual account management required	Instant actions from reports: Enable/disable accounts Reset passwords Modify group memberships Update user properties
Report scheduling	Manual execution each time Task Scheduler configuration needed Complex automation setup	Built-in scheduler Automated report generation Email distribution included
Time to results	30-60 minutes per report Manual data compilation Formatting required	Under one minute Preformatted reports Export-ready outputs
Error handling	Script debugging required No validation checks Potential for data loss	Automatic error detection Data validation built-in Audit trail maintained

3 critical use cases for Active Directory user logon reports

Security and compliance

SOX, HIPAA, the GDPR compliance: Generate audit-ready Active Directory logon reports proving user access controls.
Security incident response: Quickly identify compromised accounts through unusual login patterns.
Privilege access management: Monitor administrative account usage with specialized reports.

Operational efficiency

License optimization: Identify unused accounts to reclaim software licenses.
Help desk productivity: Reduce password reset tickets through proactive, inactive account management.
Onboarding/offboarding: Ensure new users can log in and terminated users cannot.

Business intelligence

Workforce analytics: Understand login patterns, remote work trends, and resource utilization.
Department activity monitoring: Compare activity levels across business units.
Capacity planning: Predict infrastructure needs based on user activity trends.

Advanced reporting capabilities for AD logon reports

Automated report generation and distribution

Schedule any Active Directory login report to run automatically:

Daily security reports for IT managers
Weekly compliance reports for auditors
Monthly executive summaries for leadership
Real-time alerts for suspicious activities

Customizable report formats

Export your Active Directory user logon logoff report in multiple formats:

PDF for management presentations
CSV for data analysis
HTML for web publishing
XLS for detailed spreadsheet work

Granular filtering options

Create precise user logon reports with filters for:

Organizational unit s
User groups
Time ranges
Logon types (interactive, remote, network)
Specific domain controllers
Custom LDAP queries

Take action now— Your security can't wait

Every day without utilizing proper Active Directory logon reports is another day of:

Undetected security vulnerabilities
Unused software licenses
Compliance risks
Inefficient IT operations

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Frequently asked questions

Unlike native tools, we query all domain controllers simultaneously and reconcile the data, providing the true last logon time regardless of replication delays.

Yes! You can set up automation rules for common tasks such as disabling accounts inactive for 90 days, emailing managers about suspicious logins, and enforcing logon hour policies automatically, among others. Automations can provide security as well as productivity benefits.

Absolutely. Generate unified Active Directory user login reports across on-premises Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 environments.