ACTIVE DIRECTORY Delete a user function

The ACTIVE DIRECTORY Delete a user function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Active Directory functionality to delete a user.

For a full list of available functions, please read ACTIVE DIRECTORY functions.


Description

The ACTIVE DIRECTORY Delete a user function permanently removes a user account from Active Directory.


Setting it up

To use the ACTIVE DIRECTORY Delete a user function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=ad-delete-user}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the ACTIVE DIRECTORY Delete a user function
  2. Click on the green button's drop-down (right side of the green button labelled "Process")
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the "+ Activity" item
  4. From here you can select the ACTIVE DIRECTORY Delete a user option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
NameYesText-The name of the Active Directory connection to use
DNYesText-The distinguished name of the user to delete

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Connection not foundNo connection exists with the specified name
User not foundNo user was found with the specified DN
Insufficient permissionsThe bound account does not have permission to delete this user

Tips

  • This action is irreversible; consider using ad-disable-user instead to preserve the account

Related functions

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