> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers.md).

# Providers

Devolutions PAM providers scan Active Directory, SSH, SQL, and Entra ID sources, with managed, unmanaged, and custom provider types available.

Providers are required to scan the Active Directory structure, your local network for SSH discovery, SQL accounts, Windows local accounts, or Entra ID users and groups.

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Here are the available provider types:

* ***Managed*** providers:
  * [Domain user](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers/managed-providers/domain-user-provider.md)
  * [Local SSH user](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers/managed-providers/local-ssh-user-provider.md)
  * [SQL Server user](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers/managed-providers/sql-server-provider.md)
  * [Windows user](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers/managed-providers/windows-user-provider.md)
  * [Entra ID user](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers/managed-providers/entra-id-user-provider.md)
  * [SSH key](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers/managed-providers/ssh-key-provider.md)
  * [AWS](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers/managed-providers/aws-iam-provider.md)
  * [PostgreSQL user](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers/managed-providers/postgresql-user-provider.md)
  * [MongoDB user](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers/managed-providers/mongodb-provider.md)
* ***Unmanaged*** providers:
  * MySQL user
  * Cisco user
  * Oracle user
* ***Custom*** PAM provider:
  * [Windows local accounts](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers/custom-pam-providers/windows-local-accounts.md)
  * Microsoft SQL Server Login

Multiple providers can be created and can reach different domains as long as the Devolutions Server instance can communicate with the domain controller.

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy - Understanding the PAM Provider](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/path/2354099/activity/3423445)


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