Did You Know - Real-Time Password Sync Agent

Did You Know - Real-Time Password Sync Agent

The real-time password sync agent in ADSelfService Plus accomplishes the following objectives:

  1. Sync password changes in Active Directory with connected IT systems and applications in real-time.
  2. Send  email and SMS notifications to end users immediately after a native password modification, which includes password change by users through the Ctrl+Alt+Del option and password reset by the admins through the ADUC console.
  3. [Planned Feature]  Password Policy Enforcer  Enforce custom password policies that you have configured in ADSelfService Plus when users change their passwords using the Ctrl+Alt+Del option. Want to see this feature implemented in ADSelfService Plus? Cast your votes here.

Where you can find it?

The  p assword  s ync  a gent comes bundled with ADSelfService Plus as a n  MSI file. It can be located in the <installed_folder>\bin\ ManageEnginePasswordSyncAgent .msi. For example:  C:\ManageEngine\ADSelfService Plus\bin \  ManageEnginePasswordSyncAgent .msi.

Setting up the Password Sync Agent

Refer this guide for more information on how to install and configure the Password Sync Agent.

How it works?

The Password Sync Agent functions as a background service and is continuously on the lookout for password modifications. When it does find one, it immediately gets in to action.  Click here   to learn more about how it works.


Feel free reply to this post if you have any doubts or need assistance with the password sync agent.  


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