ACTIVE DIRECTORY Modify a user function

The ACTIVE DIRECTORY Modify a user function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Active Directory functionality to modify a user's attributes.

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


Description

The ACTIVE DIRECTORY Modify a user function updates the attributes of an existing user in Active Directory. Only specified fields are modified; omitted fields remain unchanged.


Setting it up

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

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

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the ACTIVE DIRECTORY Modify 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 Modify 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 modify
Display nameNoText-The user's display name (displayName)
EmailNoText-The user's email address (mail)
Telephone numberNoText-The user's telephone number (telephoneNumber)
TitleNoText-The user's job title (title)
DepartmentNoText-The user's department (department)

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 modify this user

Tips

  • Only the fields you specify will be modified; all other attributes remain unchanged

Related functions

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