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How to Fix Microsoft 365 to Active Directory Password Synchronization Issues
Question details
The user needs to find the proper support channel for troubleshooting an issue where Microsoft Entra Connect syncs accounts but does not write the initial password to on-premises Active Directory.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Entra ID
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Synchronizing newly provisioned accounts from Microsoft 365 to an on-premises Active Directory environment.
- Observed behavior
- User accounts are successfully synchronized across environments, but the initial password fails to write back to the on-premises Active Directory.
Verify that Password Writeback is enabled in your Microsoft Entra Connect settings and ensure you have administrative access to both your Entra ID portal and local server.
Post to Microsoft Q&A for Specialist Assistance
Because password hash synchronization and account provisioning involve complex enterprise configurations, escalating the issue to Microsoft's dedicated Q&A forum is the recommended path to resolution.
Microsoft Entra Connect requires precise configuration for password writeback to function properly. Misconfigured AD Connector permissions or outdated synchronization agents can cause the initial password sync to fail silently.
Open your web browser and go to the official Microsoft Q&A portal.
Click 'Ask a question' and detail your exact Microsoft Entra Connect version, your current configuration, and the specific password writeback failure you are observing.
In the tags section, type and select 'Active Directory' and 'Microsoft Entra ID' to ensure your post is routed to the correct enterprise identity specialists.
Submit the question and monitor your email for replies from Microsoft engineers who can help analyze your synchronization logs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Entra Connect synchronize the account but not the password?
This commonly occurs if the 'Password Writeback' feature is disabled in the Entra Connect configuration wizard, or if the AD DS Connector account lacks the 'Reset Password' and 'Change Password' permissions on the local Active Directory.
How can I check if Password Writeback is enabled?
You can verify this by opening the Microsoft Entra Connect tool on your server, selecting 'View current configuration', and checking if 'Password Writeback' is listed as 'Enabled' under the Synchronization Settings.
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