Create bulk users in Active Directory using ADManager Plus

Bulk user creation in Active Directory

ADManager Plus, an Active Directory management and reporting tool, enables administrators to create users in bulk in their Active Directory environment. With its smart templates, automation, and CSV-based user creation capabilities, ADManager Plus simplifies user creation, overcoming the challenges associated with traditional Active Directory management tools like PowerShell or Active Directory Users and Computers. ADManager Plus also enables administrators to efficiently set up user attributes for all platforms in one go, including Exchange, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace . Additionally, ADManager Plus can be integrated with a wide range of applications and databases using REST and SOAP APIs to automatically create users in enterprise applications.

Create bulk users in Active Directory without PowerShell scripting

PowerShell scripts are a popular choice among administrators for managing Active Directory, particularly for creating user accounts. With a CSV file and a few lines of PowerShell script, administrators can provision users and some attributes. Here’s an example of a PowerShell script that can be used to create users from a CSV file:

Import-CSV test.csv | foreach {New-ADUser -SamAccountName $_.SamAccountName -Name $_.Name -Surname $_.Surname -GivenName $_.GivenName -Path "OU=Finance,OU=UserAccounts,DC=SOUTHWING,DC=COM" -AccountPassword (ConvertTo-SecureString -AsPlainText $_.password -Force) -Enabled $true

However, real-world scenarios are often much more complex, requiring significant expertise in PowerShell scripting and Active Directory management to tailor scripts to meet specific needs. Even if IT administrators have the required technical expertise, performing this task day in and day out often consumes a substantial amount of time, diverting valuable resources from more critical tasks.

Active Directory bulk user creation using ADManager Plus

ADManager Plus offers various capabilities to create users in bulk. Here are the key methods available:

• Create users using CSV files

  Administrators can generate new Active Directory user accounts by uploading a CSV file containing user details such as first name, last name, logon name, organizational units (OUs), group memberships, and email addresses. This method simplifies handling intricate user data, ensuring an efficient and streamlined user creation process.

  

• Create users using smart templates

  With ADManager Plus' smart templates, administrators can predefine common user attributes such as departments, OUs, and group memberships, ensuring uniformity across the Active Directory environment.

  

• Create users using customized automations

  Administrators can set up automated workflows and automatically create user accounts in Active Directory. These automations can be scheduled to run at specific intervals, minimizing the need for manual intervention.

  

How bulk user creation works in ADManager Plus

With the bulk user creation feature in ADManager Plus, administrators can create users in the following ways without using PowerShell scripts:

1. Create user accounts manually one after another and provision them together.

   

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   Use this button to add users manually when you have to create only a few user accounts.

2. Import a CSV file with user data and create multiple users instantly.

   

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   Create a CSV file with the required LDAP headers and values and upload it.

3. Create templates by prefilling common attributes and necessary information and use them while creating users manually or using a CSV file.

   

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   Apply a template while adding users manually or through a CSV file and ensure consistency.

Benefits of using ADManager Plus to create Active Directory users in bulk