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Disable multiple Active Directory user accounts

This guide walks through how to bulk disable Active Directory user accounts using the AD Pro Toolkit.

Step 1. Create a CSV file

Create a csv with a list of users you want to disable.

The CSV must have one of the following headers to identify the accounts:

  • SamAccountName (default)
  • EmployeeID
  • EmployeeNumber
  • UserPrincipalName

Tip: Use the export tool or any of the user reports to generate a csv list of users.

Example CSV.

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Step 2. Open the Bulk user Modification Tool

Step 3. Click on Update Options

Next to Account Status select disable.

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Step 4. Select your csv file and click run

Click browse, select your csv file and click run.

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You can check the account in Active Directory or use the disabled Users report to verify the account status.