Active Directory Password Reset (AD-PWR) is a web application designed to allow users to reset their own Active Directory password without requiring assistance from the Help Desk. It is installed on a web server system, and is accessed using a web browser from client systems.
After enrolling in AD-PWR, a user can use AD-PWR to reset their password if they have forgotten it.
ℹ️ See our how to use article for enrollment and password resets.
Supported Server Operating Systems
- Windows Server 2022 (Exact Access 4.14.0 and above)
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
Hardware Requirements
Approximately 50 MB of free hard disk space.
IIS Requirements
- The AD-PWR app must be placed in an Application Pool that is configured to use .NET Framework 4.8.
- AD-PWR must be configured to require SSL connections. If you do not, usernames and passwords will be sent across the network in clear text. An AD-PWR deployment without SSL will not be supported.
Supported Browsers
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- FireFox
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
Software Requirements
- Microsoft .NET 4.7.0 (Full Profile)
- IIS 7.0 – IIS 10
- ASP.NET 4.5
Limitations
AD-PWR does not support a load-balanced server environment.