Netwrix Directory Management
Automate user and group management
Simplify account management with Netwrix Directory Manager. Automate account provisioning, password resets, and group membership updates.
Why Netwrix Directory Manager for automated user and group management?
Netwrix Directory Manager ensures employees get the right access at the right time, while maintaining directory hygiene. By delegating routine user and group management to business owners, IT can focus on strategic initiatives instead of manual updates.
Deliver access faster
Automated provisioning ensures employees have the accounts and access they need from day one, without waiting for manual setup.
Cut down on IT tickets
Password resets and group updates are automated, reducing helpdesk workload and boosting IT efficiency.
Reduce human error
Automation eliminates mistakes that often come with manual account management, ensuring accuracy and stronger security.
Maintain security and compliance
Built-in workflows enforce governance, validate account status, and ensure groups remain accurate and compliant over time.
Features that power automated user and group Management
Example:
Manual provisioning delays onboarding
A new hire joins the finance department, but IT must manually create AD and M365 accounts, assign group memberships, and configure email. The process takes days, delaying access to shared resources.
HR integration automates account creation
Once Netwrix Directory Manager is connected to the HR system, the hire record automatically triggers account creation in Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365. Group memberships and permissions are applied instantly according to predefined policies—no scripts or manual steps required.
Dynamic updates maintain least privilege
When the employee transfers to another department, SmartGroup rules automatically update their group memberships and access rights. Outdated permissions are revoked in near real time, enforcing least-privilege access.
Self-service reduces IT workload
Later, the employee forgets their password. Using the Directory Manager portal, they reset it securely with multi-factor authentication—no ticket required.
Continuous lifecycle governance
If the employee leaves the company, Directory Manager automatically disables their accounts and cleans up orphaned groups according to lifecycle policies. Regular attestation ensures all active users and groups remain accurate and compliant.
Result
With Netwrix Directory Manager, organizations automate the entire user and group management lifecycle across directories and collaboration tools. The result is faster onboarding, fewer helpdesk tickets, minimized human error, and consistent security enforcement.
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"We use Directory Manager to give our users a way to manage their accounts. It provides an easy to use portal to change passwords and unlock accounts. Administration is easy, it seamlessly integrates with AD."
Anonymous, IT Assistant Manager
Healthcare and Biotech