Directory Manager is an on‑premises, browser-based Active Directory management tool that provides a delegated interface for authorized users (e.g., HR or service desk) to update user attributes, reset passwords, enable/disable and unlock accounts, set account expiration, upload photos to AD and Microsoft 365, enforce data validation with required fields and dropdowns, use Address Sets and Subsets for guided entry, export search results to CSV/Excel, integrate help desk identity challenge, configure via XML, trigger custom PowerShell on updates, and maintain audit logs including last update timestamps and CSV usage logs.

Key Features

User information update Delegated attribute management in a simple web UI.

• Update phone, address, title, department, company, manager, photo, and more
• Changes can synchronize to Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Password reset Help desk can assist securely.

• Reset other users’ passwords following organizational policies

Account management Operational controls without full admin tools.

• Enable/disable accounts, unlock locked accounts, set expiration dates

Office 365/M365 photo upload Keep identities visually consistent.

• Upload photos to on‑prem AD and directly to Microsoft 365 photos

Data validation and configurable UX Improve data quality at entry.

• Required fields, defaults, dropdowns, regex/formatting rules
• All labels, help text, and buttons configurable via XML

Address Sets and Subsets Faster, accurate selections.

• Address Sets: select office to auto-fill related fields
• Subsets: filter choices (e.g., Division → Department)

Export Reporting and handoffs made easy.

• Export user search results to CSV or Excel

Help Desk Challenge Verify identity before action.

• Integrates with Directory Update to use security questions or Authenticator ID

PowerShell integration Extend and automate workflows.

• Execute custom PowerShell scripts on each update or specific events

Audit logging Maintain traceability.

• Write last update time to AD; log usage/updates to CSV files

Benefits

Reduce risk and overhead of elevated admin tools Delegation without installing heavy consoles.

• Web-based access for HR/help desk with scoped permissions
• Avoids giving broad admin rights to Tier 0/1 tools

Improve directory data quality and consistency Structured inputs at the source.

• Validation, dropdowns, Address Sets/Subsets reduce errors
• Configurable templates align with organizational standards

Accelerate support and user lifecycle operations Resolve common tasks quickly.

• Password resets, unlocks, and account state changes via web UI
• Export and PowerShell hooks streamline reporting and automation