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# Active Directory Synchronizer

Every field from the ***Active Directory Synchronizer*** entry is described below.

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To learn more about creating and managing an Active Directory, consult the documentation on the official website.
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### Synchronizer

The entry can be found under ***New Entry*** – ***Synchronizer***:

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4098_2024_2.png)

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<table><thead><tr><th width="236.4000244140625">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td>Entry name as displayed in Remote Desktop Manager.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Folder</strong></td><td>Which Remote Desktop Manager folder the entry will be in.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Credentials</strong></td><td>Read more on <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/edit/entry-credentials-options/"><em><strong>Credentials</strong></em> options</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Synchronize automatically</strong></td><td>If this box is checked, the Remote Desktop Manager entry will synchronize automatically with Active Directory.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### General tab

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4100_2024_2.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="315.60003662109375">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mode</strong></td><td><ul><li><strong>Custom</strong>: Choose which <strong>Domain machines</strong> and <strong>OU/Containers</strong> to get the information from.</li><li><strong>LDAP</strong>: To extract Active Directory computer information using LDAP query.</li><li><strong>My domain</strong>: Use the current domain.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ping domain before synchronization</strong></td><td>Verifies if the domain is up before synchronization</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Domain machine</strong></td><td>Set the domain machine by clicking on the ellipsis button</td></tr><tr><td><strong>OU/Container DN</strong></td><td>Select the OUs or Containers by clicking on the ellipsis button.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Test connection</strong></td><td>Tests the connection.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Preview</strong></td><td>Lists all the imported machines</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Use LDAP over SSL</strong></td><td><p>If enabled, uses the secure LDAP protocol:</p><ul><li><strong>Default</strong>: Default LDAPS port 636; click on <strong>Default</strong> to set a different port.</li><li><strong>Port generator</strong>: Generate a port.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Destination folder</strong></td><td>Choose a destination folder.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Template</strong></td><td>Select a template.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Log in tab

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4101_2024_2.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="343.5999755859375">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Username</strong></td><td>Username for the domain.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Domain</strong></td><td>Domain for the Active Directory.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Password</strong></td><td>Password for the domain.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Merge username and domain</strong></td><td>Merges username and domain.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Fields tab

Choose which fields will always be synchronized, and which will not. For example, the description could be left purposely unsynchronized and later edited manually.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4102_2024_2.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="196.39996337890625">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Field</strong></td><td><p>Select which fields will always be synchronized, and which will not between:</p><ul><li>Session name.</li><li>Host name.</li><li>OU/Containers.</li><li>Description.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Session name</strong></td><td>Choose between <strong>Common name</strong>, <strong>DNS host name (FQDN)</strong>, and <strong>Host and description</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Session name prefix</strong></td><td>A prefix for the entry that will be created through the synchronizer.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Session name suffix</strong></td><td>A suffix for the entry that will be created through the synchronizer.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Filters tab

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4103_2024_2.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="159.59991455078125">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type</strong></td><td><p>LDAP syntax filters can be used in many situations in Active Directory:</p><ul><li><strong>All</strong>: Default filter.</li><li><strong>Server</strong>: Adds a filter to only include Windows Server.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Other filter</strong></td><td>Read more about this option by clicking the <strong>Help</strong> button.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Preview</strong></td><td>Preview of the applied filters.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Advanced tab

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4104_2024_2.png)

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="233.20001220703125"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Silent mode</strong></td><td>This option disables error dialogs (useful when the synchronizer runs automatically at set intervals).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Verify folder on mismatch</strong></td><td>During synchronization, if enabled, verifies each connection and compares to already existing ones; <strong>Verify on folder mismatch</strong> will also check the path.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Create virtual folders</strong></td><td>Allow for the creation of virtual folders.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Search scope</strong></td><td><ul><li><strong>Subtree</strong>: Searches the root.</li><li><strong>One-Level</strong>: Searches on the folder level only.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Duplicate check</strong></td><td><ul><li><strong>Root</strong>: Check for duplicates within the whole workspace.</li><li><strong>Destination folder</strong>: Check for duplicates only within the Remote Desktop Manager destination folder or subfolder.<strong>Duplicate check</strong> will not import entries with the same type and host.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Action on entry mismatch</strong></td><td><ul><li><strong>None</strong>: Do nothing.</li><li><strong>Delete</strong>: Delete that entry.</li><li><strong>Move to</strong>: Move to selected <strong>destination folder</strong>.</li><li><strong>Make expired</strong>: Mark that entry as expired (expiration message can be set up).</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Schedule tab

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4105_2024_2.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="325.20001220703125">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Enabled</strong></td><td>Schedule being on or off.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Every (days)</strong></td><td>Interval between when the synchronizer runs.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>At</strong></td><td>Specific time to synchronize</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy - Configuring Synchronizers](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/path/1925039/activity/2667195)
* [Devolutions blog - Spotlight on: Active Directory synchronizer in Remote Desktop Manager](https://blog.devolutions.net/2025/03/spotlight-on-active-directory-synchronizer-in-remote-desktop-manager/)


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