> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bdb.ai/administrative-settings/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bdb.ai/administrative-settings/admin-panel-options/authentication/ad-configuration.md).

# AD Configuration

The user can authenticate the Windows AD accounts through this admin option.

* Click the ***Authentication*** option from the list of admin options.
* The following authentication options appear:
  * AD Configuration
  * CA PPM Configuration
  * AWS Cognito Configuration
* Select the ***AD Configuration*** authentication option. 

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* The ***Active Directory*** ***Settings*** page opens.
* The ***Configuration*** tab for the ***Active Directory Configuration*** opens by default.
  * Provide the ***Username*** of the Windows AD service account.
  * Enter the secured ***Password*****.**
  * Provide ***IP address/Host*** of the Windows AD server.
  * Provide the ***Port*** number of Windows AD.
  * Enter the ***Domain name*****.**
* Click the ***Next*** option to proceed.

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* A message appears to confirm the action and leads to the ***Parameters*** tab.

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* Set the user ***Parameters*** by using this tab.
* Provide the ***first name*** of the user.
* Provide the ***last name*** of the user.
* Add description.

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* Open the ***Custom fields*** from the drop-down menu.
* Select an option from the available context menu.
* Enter ***Active Directory*** Property.
* Add a new custom field by clicking the ***Add row*** icon.
* Click the ***Next*** option.

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* A success message appears to confirm the action and leads to the ***Sync Configuration*** tab.
* Select a user group using the displayed AD Group list.
* Select users from the AD User list by putting the checkmarks in the boxes given next to the usernames.
* Click the ***Next*** option to proceed.
* A success message appears to confirm that the user list has been updated.

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* The ***Group Configuration*** tab opens.
* The selected AD user list appears.
* Select any user group from the AD Group list.
* Click the ***Save*** option.

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* A success message appears confirming that the user group has updated successfully.

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{% hint style="info" %}
*<mark style="color:green;">Please Note:</mark> Open the **Security** module for the selected AD user the configured group gets listed in the **Add Users to Group** list.*
{% endhint %}


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