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Is the AD DS Connector Account Synchronized with Microsoft Entra ID?
Question details
The user needs to know if the AD DS Connector account is synchronized with Microsoft Entra ID by default and how account permissions impact the synchronization process.
- Product
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing on-premises Active Directory synchronization with Microsoft Entra ID.
- Observed behavior
- Seeking clarification on the default synchronization scope and permission requirements for the AD DS Connector account.
Ensure you have administrative access to your Microsoft Entra Connect server and sufficient privileges in both your on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
Verify AD DS Connector Synchronization and Permissions
Understand the default synchronization behavior of the AD DS Connector account and how to ensure its permissions are not restricting the sync process.
By default, the AD DS Connector account is generally synchronized with Microsoft Entra ID. This allows seamless integration between your on-premises Active Directory and cloud identities.
However, synchronization can be interrupted or excluded if the account's permissions are restricted or if the Organizational Unit (OU) containing the account is removed from the synchronization scope.
Open the Synchronization Service Manager on your Entra Connect server, navigate to your AD DS connector, and verify that the OU where the AD DS Connector account resides is selected for synchronization.
Ensure the AD DS Connector account has the appropriate Read and Write permissions applied within your on-premises Active Directory to allow data exchange without access denied errors.
Because synchronization setups can be highly specific to your organizational environment, post your detailed scenario in the Microsoft Q&A forums for specialist assistance if issues persist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my AD DS Connector account not syncing with Entra ID?
This usually happens if the account's Organizational Unit (OU) is excluded from your Microsoft Entra Connect sync scope, or if the account permissions have been restricted in your on-premises Active Directory.
Does restricting AD DS permissions affect Entra ID synchronization?
Yes. The AD DS Connector account requires specific read and write permissions to function properly. If these permissions are missing or restricted, the synchronization process may fail or become incomplete.
Where can I get specialized support for Entra ID synchronization issues?
For environment-specific guidance and advanced troubleshooting regarding the AD DS Connector account, it is highly recommended to post your questions in the official Microsoft Q&A forums.
