New attribute field in AD

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How to add division attribute field in AD.

gurjinderpal_06 · Answer

Could you please provide more details ?yramasamyxybion&nbsp;

yramasamyxybion · Answer

I need to add division filed in AD, I am able to view in attribute editor. But need division as field.

gurjinderpal_06 · Answer

Are you saying you want to add a new attribute in AD for users named as "Division"

If that is the case then you need to add this attribute for that required objects in Schema through ADSI edityramasamyxybion

yramasamyxybion · Answer

Yes, I need division as filed like company field, phone number filed like that, I need

gurjinderpal_06 · Answer

Firstly, you should be part of the schema admin group to perform these operations and you can add attribute with below mentioned steps:&nbsp;Follow these steps to configure attributesInstall the Schema snap-in (Start, Run, regsvr32 schmmgmt.dll).Go to Start -&gt; Run -&gt; Type MMC and press EnterGo to File -&gt; Add/Remove Snap-in -&gt; click Add -&gt; Select Active Directory Schema and click AddExpand the Active Directory schema and Right Click AttributesClick “Create Attribute”Create New Attribute window will appearIn Common name enter “Division”Enter LDAP name also as “Division”Get OID please refer&nbsp;http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms677620.aspxSpecify the value type you want for this attribute in the drop down list like integer, string etc.Once created your attribute , you need to add it into the class as belowOnce Attribute is created, select ClassesExpand CLASSES and Select User (In your case its user)Rick click User and select PropertiesClick Attribute Tab and click AddSelect the Attribute you created and click OK.Click OK to close all property windowsNow you can populate the division attribute for users. Please refer below for more info:https://www.windowstechno.com/how-to-create-custom-attributes-in-active-directory/yramasamyxybion&nbsp;

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