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# Netwrix GroupID Credential Provider - Technical Documentation
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title: "Netwrix Directory Manager Credential Provider Installation and Configuration"
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description: "Installation and Configuration Guide for Netwrix Directory Manager Credential Provider"
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# Netwrix Directory Manager Credential Provider - Technical Documentation
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**Document Version**: 1.0
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**Product Version**: 3.1.0.0
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## Introduction
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The Netwrix GroupID Credential Provider is a Windows Credential Provider that extends the Windows login screen to provide self-service password reset and account unlock functionality. This allows users to reset their passwords or unlock their accounts directly from the Windows login screen without administrator assistance.
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The Netwrix Directory Manager Credential Provider, formerly known as Netwrix GroupID Credential Provider, is a Windows Credential Provider that extends the Windows login screen to provide self-service password reset and account unlock functionality. This enables users to reset their passwords or unlock their accounts directly from the Windows login screen without administrator assistance.
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### What This Documentation Covers
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- **Step-by-step installation and configuration** for first-time users
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- **Detailed configuration reference** for all available settings
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- **Common scenarios** with example configurations
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- **Troubleshooting guide** for resolving common issues
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- **Security considerations** and best practices
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- Step-by-step installation and configuration for first-time users
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- Detailed configuration reference for all available settings
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- Common scenarios with example configurations
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- Troubleshooting guide for resolving common issues
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- Security considerations and best practices
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### Prerequisites
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- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
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- Administrator access to the target machine
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- Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable (x64) - included in installer
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- Network access to your password reset portal (HTTPS recommended)
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- **Windows 10 or Windows 11** (64-bit)
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- **Administrator access** to the target machine
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- **Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable** (x64) - included in installer
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- **Network access** to your password reset portal (HTTPS recommended)
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- **Minimum 500 MB** free disk space for installation
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**Essential steps to get up and running:**
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1. Install the MSI package (PasswordCenterClientSetup64.msi)
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2. Configure password reset URLs in CPSettings.xml
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3. Restart the machine
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4. Verify the credential provider appears on login screen
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5. Test password reset functionality
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1. [ ] Install the MSI package (PasswordCenterClientSetup64.msi)
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2. [ ] Configure password reset URLs in CPSettings.xml
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3. [ ] Restart the machine
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4. [ ] Verify the credential provider appears on login screen
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5. [ ] Test password reset functionality
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**Time Required**: Approximately 15-20 minutes
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**Important**: After modifying `CPSettings.xml`, restart the computer or lock/unlock the session twice for changes to take effect.
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For complete configuration options, see [Step 2: Configuration](#step-2-configuration) below.
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For complete configuration options, see [Configure Required Settings](#configure-required-settings) below.
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### What's Next?
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**Basic Setup Complete!** You now have a working credential provider.
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**Basic Setup Complete!** You now have a working credential provider.
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**Optional Next Steps**:
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- [Configure filtering](#credential-provider-filtering) to control which other login options appear
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- [Customize the appearance](#ui-customization) with logos and custom text
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- [Configure proxy settings](#network--proxy-settings) if behind a corporate proxy
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- [Deploy via GPO](#deployment-via-group-policy-gpo) for enterprise environments
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- [Enable logging](#logging-and-debugging) for troubleshooting
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- [Configure filtering](#filtering-configuration) to control which other login options appear
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- [Customize the appearance](#ui-customization-1) with logos and custom text
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- [Configure proxy settings](#network--proxy-settings-1) if behind a corporate proxy
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- [Deploy via GPO](#step-1a-enterprise-deployment-via-group-policy-software-installation) for enterprise environments
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- [Enable logging](#logging-and-debugging-1) for troubleshooting
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**⚠️ Important**: If locked out of system, see [Recovery Mode](#recovery-mode-locked-out) below.
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**⚠️ Important**: If locked out of system, see [Emergency Removal](#rollback-scenario-3-emergency-removal-system-locked-out) below.
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