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# Providers

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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![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6009_2026_1.png)

Here are the available provider types:

* ***Managed*** providers:
  * [Domain user](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/managed-providers/domain-provider/)
  * [Local SSH user](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/managed-providers/local-ssh-provider/)
  * [SQL Server user](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/managed-providers/sql-server-provider/)
  * [Windows user](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/managed-providers/windows-users-provider/)
  * [Entra ID user](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/managed-providers/azure-ad-user-provider/)
  * [SSH key](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/managed-providers/ssh-key-provider/)
  * [AWS](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/managed-providers/aws-provider/)
  * [PostgreSQL user](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/managed-providers/postgresql-devolutions-server-provider)
  * [MongoDB user](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/managed-providers/mongodb-user-provider/)

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6008_2026_1.png)

* ***Unmanaged*** providers:
  * MySQL user
  * Cisco user
  * Oracle user

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6048_2025_3.png)

* ***Custom*** PAM provider:
  * [Windows local accounts](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/anyidentity-providers/windows-local-account/)
  * Microsoft SQL Server Login

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6049_2025_3.png)

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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