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Connect Microsoft Active Directory

Summary

Integrate Microsoft Active Directory (AD) with Plumm to securely manage user accounts from one place. This setup allows administrators to add, edit, and delete AD users directly in Plumm—ensuring accuracy, saving time, and enhancing compliance.

In this article

  • Before you begin
  • Step 1: Open Microsoft Active Directory integration settings
  • Step 2: Gather required details
  • Step 3: Enter integration information
  • Step 4: Save and activate the connection
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Before you begin

You must be a Plumm system administrator to set up this integration.
Please contact your IT team to obtain the following AD connection details:
  • Host name
  • Port number (LDAP)
  • Bind username and password
  • Base DN and User RDN
  • SSL certificate (if required)

Step 1. Open Microsoft Active Directory integration settings

  1. Go to Company Apps from your Plumm dashboard
  2. Select the Store tab
  3. Click on Microsoft Active Directory under Productivity
  4. Click the Update button on the top right

Step 2. Gather required details

    You’ll need the following:
    1. Host Name – Server address of your Active Directory
    2. Port Number – Common LDAP ports (e.g. 389 or 636 for SSL)
    3. Bind Username – Account used to authenticate with AD
    4. Bind Password – Password for the bind user
    5. Base DN – Base Distinguished Name used for user directory searches
    6. SSL Certificate & Password – Only if SSL connection is required
    7. User Name RDN – Relative Distinguished Name for user identification
    8. First Time Password – Default password for new users synced via AD

    Step 3. Enter integration information

    1. Fill in each field in the Microsoft AD integration form
    2. Select or add your Domain under the Domains section
    3. Click Add Domain if you’re managing multiple directories

    Step 4. Save and activate the connection

    1. Once all fields are completed, click Save
    2. Plumm will confirm the integration is active
    3. You’ll see a Connected status on the integration tile
     

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    1. What does this integration allow me to do?

    You can add, update, disable, or delete Microsoft AD user accounts directly from Plumm.
     
     

    2. Can I use both Email ID and Employee ID?

    Yes. The integration supports identifying users by either Email ID or Employee ID.

     

     3. Is this integration secure?

     Yes. Plumm uses encrypted connections and requires admin credentials to ensure secure data handling.

     

    4. Can I manage permissions from Plumm?

    Yes. You can control user access and roles directly through the unified Plumm interface.
     


    5. What if I enter the wrong credentials or details?

    Plumm will show an error during setup. Double-check your host, port, and credentials with your IT team.