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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:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the ACTIVE DIRECTORY Modify a user function
- Click on the green button's drop-down (right side of the green button labelled "Process")
- On the menu that appears, click on the "+ Activity" item
- From here you can select the ACTIVE DIRECTORY Modify a user option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | Text | - | The name of the Active Directory connection to use |
| DN | Yes | Text | - | The distinguished name of the user to modify |
| Display name | No | Text | - | The user's display name (displayName) |
| No | Text | - | The user's email address (mail) | |
| Telephone number | No | Text | - | The user's telephone number (telephoneNumber) |
| Title | No | Text | - | The user's job title (title) |
| Department | No | Text | - | The user's department (department) |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Connection not found | No connection exists with the specified name |
| User not found | No user was found with the specified DN |
| Insufficient permissions | The bound account does not have permission to modify this user |
Tips
- Only the fields you specify will be modified; all other attributes remain unchanged