# Add a User/Group via Active Directory

## Configure Active Directory to Import and Map Active Directory Users

Adding users via Active Directory is a three-step process. 

### 1. Install the AD Connector

To install the Active Directory Connector, follow the steps below:

![Select User Management](https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MVs2gk2CLhd5186xQKI%2F-MVs7Kva2gvJ1zMxfhLU%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=f234f87d-1d56-41f0-8e1e-7454baa6919a)

1\. Navigate to the User icon <img src="https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MTvmw1ZLwgR0jW81lod%2F-MTvqJhwps2hb2GV4Dxk%2Fprofilebutton.png?alt=media&#x26;token=05414406-cdb3-4b30-a12b-7f1558777232" alt="" data-size="original"> on the top right corner of the Deploy console. &#x20;

2\. Select **User Management** from the drop-down menu.&#x20;

3\. Select the **ACTIVE DIRECTORY** button under User Management to get started with the setup.

![Select ACTIVE DIRECTORY](https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MVx4Y8k6Gl4xF5pI-sm%2F-MVx4s_dnjvCb56o0-Mw%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=98896218-2e96-401f-a07a-932090b3a9c8)

{% hint style="info" %}
The AD connector needs to be installed on a domain computer that is always online to facilitate AD authentication.
{% endhint %}

4\. The connector can be installed on a computer in the Domain using the wizard.

![Active Directory Setup](https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MVx4Y8k6Gl4xF5pI-sm%2F-MVx5GmRm_C9nSf36W2I%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=46030543-959d-4141-8431-aac2663a81a8)

5\. Alternatively, you can download and install the connector on a computer in the Domain manually.

### 2. Connectors Detected

The connectors will show up in the wizard once they have been installed.&#x20;

![Select an AD Connector](https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MW1NRinfe-0jpeGbJgU%2F-MW1OOFFu_vy2slmLJcW%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=2aaf3985-d083-4f55-a714-3bdd1204cb53)

1\. Select a Connector; this will populate the AD tree on the next screen.

### 3. Add Users / Groups

Add Users or Groups once the AD tree populates. The instructions below apply to both Users and Groups; the only difference is which button you select at the start ADD USER or ADD GROUP.

1\. Select **ADD USER** (or **ADD GROUP**, the next steps are the same for adding a Group).&#x20;

![Add a User or Group via AD](https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MW1Es4xaBtl5hiXcxX8%2F-MW1KQY2mRkW8BJkYxE8%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=713ab759-ee22-4a74-8601-668eb8de04f4)

2\. Select a Domain from the drop-down list.

![Add Users Via AD](https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MW1KsEkvIvptKJRIDrm%2F-MW1LEaL-sHax1aR0DMd%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ec350cf8-b522-43ca-953a-442fa123815c)

3\. Enter search criteria to Search for a User in the Domain.

4\. Click the **SEARCH** button (**optional:** use the View Search and Filter to limit your search results further).

5\. Select the User(s) to be added from the grid.

{% hint style="info" %}
Note: To select multiple users, use ctrl + click, or shift + click (cmd + click for Mac).
{% endhint %}

6\. Select a **Permission** from the drop-down list; see [User Roles](https://docs.faronics.com/faronicsdeploy/user-management/user-roles) for an explanation of the different roles available.

7\. Click the **ADD** button.

{% hint style="success" %}
The User(s) or Group(s) from the AD have now been successfully added to Faronics Deploy.
{% endhint %}