Bulk Create Active Directory Groups

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In this guide, you will learn how to bulk create Active Directory groups from csv using the AD Pro Toolkit. This is useful when you need to create multiple groups quickly or move groups from one domain to another.

Step 1. Download CSV Template

Click on Group Tools > Create Bulk Groups

Click “Download CSV Template”.

Step 2. Enter Group Details into CSV

Open the csv file and enter your group details. The CSV contains the following columns.

  • Name: This is the name of the group
  • distinguishedName: This is the complete path where you want the group created in your directory.
  • groupType: This will be security or distribution.
  • groupScope: This will be DomainLocal, Global or Universal.
  • Description (optional): The description field in AD.
  • mail (optional): You can give the group an email address.
  • proxyAddresses: (optional): This is the proxyAddresses attribute for the group.

CSV Example:

Step 3. Run Import Groups Tool

Click on Group Tools > Create Bulk Groups

Select your CSV file and click run.