Add Computer Account to a Group Using Active Directory Administrative Center

Introduction

This article explains how to add a computer account to a group using Active Directory Administrative Center.

Step 1

First of all open the Administrative Tools form the Start Menu.

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In the Administrative Tools a list of Installed Items will be available including the Active Directory Administrative Center, double-click on it to open it.

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Step 2

Now the Active Directory Administrative Center Wizard will open, this will look like the Server Manager.

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Here on the left hand side in the AD DC Pane Domains will be available, click on the domain in which you want to make changes to the User Account.

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Step 3

In the center pane a list of items will be available.

I previously created a User Account so it's available on this Pane named "Anu Chaudhary".

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Now right-click on this User Account and click on it's "Properties".

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Step 4

In the Properties Window a pane will be available named "Member of", go to this pane and then click on the "Add" Button.

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Follow the process and select the group to which you want to add this account.

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After that click on the "Ok" Button and your account will be added to the specified group.


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