Home
Products
Netwrix Directory Manager (formerly Netwrix GroupID)

NETWRIX DIRECTORY MANAGER (FORMERLY NETWRIX GROUPID)

Directory Manager Solution to Automate Group and User Management Tasks

Strengthen security while increasing IT productivity with group and user management software

The user accounts and groups in your Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) provide access to your sensitive data and systems. But trying to manage groups and users manually is a huge burden on your precious IT resources and often leads to errors that create security vulnerabilities. Learn how Netwrix Directory Manager (formerly Netwrix GroupID) streamlines user and group management to increase IT productivity and enhance security.

Automatically ensure accurate group memberships as user attributes change

Automate group management across directories with dynamic groups that update automatically based on user attributes.

Simplify nested groups without the headaches

Build clean, flexible group hierarchies and ensure updates to parent groups automatically roll down to child groups — no manual cleanup required.

Automatically provision and deprovision users

Sync user data in bulk from an authoritative source like your HRIS to automatically provision and deprovision accounts at scale.

Delegate group management to business owners

Use automated workflows to let users request the access they need while owners can approve or deny requests in minutes.

Ensure compliance with attestation workflows

Require group owners and users to regularly validate their active status so you can keep your directory clean and minimize your attack surface.

Ensure a strong foundation for infrastructure and data security

Netwrix Active Directory Manager automates and delegates group and user management for more accurate directories, reduced security gaps, and more time for your IT team to focus on what matters most.

Learn how Netwrix active directory management software streamlines group, user, and password management with automated provisioning, self-service group updates, and password resets.

Group Management

User Management

Password Management

Effortlessly keep groups current

Create queries that dynamically determine group membership based on users’ current attributes. In addition, ensure any attribute change to a parent group is automatically reflected in its child groups.

Automate user provisioning and deprovisioning

Automatically provision and deprovision user accounts by syncing data from an authoritative source such as your HRIS platform.

Link groups & users across directories

Sync changes to groups and users across identity stores in near real time — without any third-party connector.

Automate lifecycle enforcement

Use attestation workflows to ensure users and groups are deprovisioned when they are no longer able to validate their active status in the directory.

Delegate password reset to users

Improve user productivity and satisfaction while reducing helpdesk workload by enabling users to securely reset their own passwords.

Delegate group management

Allow users to request the access they need and empower resource or group owners to approve or deny those requests via automated workflows.

Active Directory Management Tool FAQs

What is Active Directory management?

Active Directory management is the centralized administration of user accounts, permissions, and access to network resources within Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID environments. The process of overseeing includes tasks like creating and modifying accounts, managing group memberships, and enforcing policies to ensure security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

What is an Active Directory management tool?

Active Directory management tools help organizations automate and streamline user and group management tasks across on-prem and cloud directories. Tools like Netwrix Directory Manager reduce manual work and improve directory accuracy. This frees up IT teams to securely manage access with automated workflows, proper delegation, and policy enforcement.

What are the key aspects of Active Directory management?

Core aspects of AD management include user provisioning and deprovisioning, group membership management, password reset delegation, directory synchronization, and periodic attestation of access. When done correctly, AD management ensures that only the right users have the right access at the right time.

How does Active Directory management improve efficiency and identity governance?

Automating identity-related tasks like group updates, access requests, and user provisioning reduces the risk of human error. Netwrix Directory Manager enhances identity governance with policy-driven workflows, dynamic group updates, bulk syncs, and more.

What is the best way to monitor Active Directory health?

Monitoring your AD health typically involves tracking changes, reviewing group and user activity, and ensuring directory data is accurate and up-to-date. While Netwrix Directory Manager focuses on automation and lifecycle management, pairing it with Netwrix Auditor allows for deeper insights into user activity and configuration changes across your directory.

Does Active Directory management make it easier to implement a Zero Trust model?

Yes, absolutely. Active Directory management tools help enforce least privilege access, reduce standing permissions, and ensure accurate, real-time group memberships. By keeping directory data clean and tightly controlled, Netwrix Directory Manager lays a strong foundation for Zero Trust security principles.