Modify a User Account
This guide shows you how to modify user account properties in Active Directory with PowerShell.
10-15 min
Guide to Modifying a User Account in Active Directory with PowerShell
This guide covers the main PowerShell commands for modifying the properties of a user account in Active Directory (AD). Whether you need to add information, replace values, or set a manager, the following commands help you manage users efficiently.
Commands for Modifying User Information
1. Add a description to a user account
To add a description to a user, use the following command:
# Ajoute une description au compte utilisateur "jlebon"
Set-ADUser -Identity jlebon -Description "Ceci est un compte de test"
- Purpose: Add a description to the
jlebonaccount. - Explanation:
Set-ADUser: Cmdlet for modifying a user's attributes in AD.-Identity jlebon: Specifies the user to modify by identity name.-Description: Field where you can provide a brief description of the account.
2. Add a custom attribute to a user
To add a custom attribute such as division, use the -Add option:
# Ajoute l'attribut "division" avec la valeur "Division test" pour l'utilisateur "jlebon"
Set-ADUser -Identity jlebon -Add @{division="Division test"}