Managing Groups in Active Directory

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Please note: the following process only works on Campus-Managed PCs. If you have a Campus-Managed Mac, please contact ITSS to be added to the wvd-aduc security group.  Once you are in the group, you will be able to use Active Directory on Azure Virtual Desktop. 

You cannot do this process on a personal device of any kind.

Groups must be managed within Active Directory Users and Computers You can locate this by clicking the Search icon and then typing in "Active Directory Users and Computers". If your computer does not have the application installed, Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools must be installed from the Software Center. 

If you are not the manager of a group and believe you should be or if you are unable to edit a group, please contact IT Support Services by calling us at (530) 898-4357 or emailing itss@csuchico.edu. You can also put in a ticket here: https://support.csuchico.edu/TDClient/1984/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=8599. ITSS will need written permission from the existing listed manager of the account in order to change you to be the manager. If that listed manager is no longer on campus, ITSS will need written permission from the Head of the your department copied into the ticket.

Adding a Member to a Group

1. Locate the Security Group or Distribution List you wish to manage. There are a couple of ways to locate them:
   • You can browse for the Security Group or Distribution List by selecting "csuchico.edu" then "Groups"
   • Search for the group by name or by the listed manager (see below)
2. To search for a Security Group or Distribution List you can: 
   • Search by group name: Select the "Find" icon from the toolbar (notepad & magnifying glass icon). In the "Name:" box, type in the name of the Group or Distribution List and click "Find Now."
   • Search by manager's username: Select the "Find" icon from the toolbar (notepad & magnifying glass icon). In the "Description:" box, type in the username of the group manager. Unless you are the listed manager, this may not work.
3. Once you've located your Group, double-click on it. In the Group Properties window that comes up, select the Members tab
   • Note: Groups with the name "div-", "aff-" or "dept-" cannot be modified. These groups are auto-generated based on affiliation and cannot be manually edited. 
4. To add someone to the Group, click on the "Add" button. Type in the username then click on "Check Names"
   • The username will be changed to the following format username (username@csuchico.edu) 
   •  Add additional usernames separated by a semi-colon or click OK to finish adding people to the Group

Removing a Member from a Group 

1. Locate the Security Group or Distribution List you wish to manage by following the process above.
2. Once you've located your Group, double-click on it. In the Group Properties window that comes up, select the Members tab
3. To remove members from the Security Group or Distribution List select their username and click on the "Remove" button on the Members tab.
4. You will be asked to verify the removal, click "Yes" to continue.
5. When finished managing the Group membership, click "Apply" then "OK".

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