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This article describes the RPA Active Directory functionality to reset a user's password.
For a full list of available functions, please read ACTIVE DIRECTORY functions.
Description
The ACTIVE DIRECTORY Reset a user password function resets the password for a specified user account in Active Directory.
Setting it up
To use the ACTIVE DIRECTORY Reset a user password function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=ad-reset-password}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the ACTIVE DIRECTORY Reset a user password 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 Reset a user password 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 whose password to reset |
| New password | Yes | Text | - | The new password to set for the user |
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 |
| Password policy violation | The new password does not meet the domain's password policy requirements |
Tips
- Requires a secure connection (LDAPS or Start TLS) to reset passwords
- The new password must meet the domain's password complexity and length requirements