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1 | | -# Netwrix GroupID Credential Provider - Technical Documentation |
| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: "Netwrix Directory Manager Credential Provider Installation and Configuration" |
| 3 | +description: "Installation and Configuration Guide for Netwrix Directory Manager Credential Provider" |
| 4 | +sidebar_position: 1 |
| 5 | +--- |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +# Netwrix Directory Manager Credential Provider - Technical Documentation |
2 | 8 |
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3 | 9 | **Document Version**: 1.0 |
4 | 10 | **Product Version**: 3.1.0.0 |
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24 | 30 |
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25 | 31 | ## Introduction |
26 | 32 |
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27 | | -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. |
| 33 | +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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29 | 35 | ### What This Documentation Covers |
30 | 36 |
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31 | | -- **Step-by-step installation and configuration** for first-time users |
32 | | -- **Detailed configuration reference** for all available settings |
33 | | -- **Common scenarios** with example configurations |
34 | | -- **Troubleshooting guide** for resolving common issues |
35 | | -- **Security considerations** and best practices |
| 37 | +- Step-by-step installation and configuration for first-time users |
| 38 | +- Detailed configuration reference for all available settings |
| 39 | +- Common scenarios with example configurations |
| 40 | +- Troubleshooting guide for resolving common issues |
| 41 | +- Security considerations and best practices |
36 | 42 |
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37 | 43 | ### Prerequisites |
38 | 44 |
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39 | | -- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) |
40 | | -- Administrator access to the target machine |
41 | | -- Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable (x64) - included in installer |
42 | | -- Network access to your password reset portal (HTTPS recommended) |
| 45 | +- **Windows 10 or Windows 11** (64-bit) |
| 46 | +- **Administrator access** to the target machine |
| 47 | +- **Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable** (x64) - included in installer |
| 48 | +- **Network access** to your password reset portal (HTTPS recommended) |
| 49 | +- **Minimum 500 MB** free disk space for installation |
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44 | 51 | --- |
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83 | 90 | **Essential steps to get up and running:** |
84 | 91 |
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85 | | -1. ✅ Install the MSI package (PasswordCenterClientSetup64.msi) |
86 | | -2. ✅ Configure password reset URLs in CPSettings.xml |
87 | | -3. ✅ Restart the machine |
88 | | -4. ✅ Verify the credential provider appears on login screen |
89 | | -5. ✅ Test password reset functionality |
| 92 | +1. [ ] Install the MSI package (PasswordCenterClientSetup64.msi) |
| 93 | +2. [ ] Configure password reset URLs in CPSettings.xml |
| 94 | +3. [ ] Restart the machine |
| 95 | +4. [ ] Verify the credential provider appears on login screen |
| 96 | +5. [ ] Test password reset functionality |
90 | 97 |
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91 | 98 | **Time Required**: Approximately 15-20 minutes |
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191 | 198 | **Important**: After modifying `CPSettings.xml`, restart the computer or lock/unlock the session twice for changes to take effect. |
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193 | | -For complete configuration options, see [Step 2: Configuration](#step-2-configuration) below. |
| 200 | +For complete configuration options, see [Configure Required Settings](#configure-required-settings) below. |
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195 | 202 | --- |
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1142 | 1149 | ### What's Next? |
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1144 | | -✅ **Basic Setup Complete!** You now have a working credential provider. |
| 1151 | +**Basic Setup Complete!** You now have a working credential provider. |
1145 | 1152 |
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1146 | 1153 | **Optional Next Steps**: |
1147 | | -- [Configure filtering](#credential-provider-filtering) to control which other login options appear |
1148 | | -- [Customize the appearance](#ui-customization) with logos and custom text |
1149 | | -- [Configure proxy settings](#network--proxy-settings) if behind a corporate proxy |
1150 | | -- [Deploy via GPO](#deployment-via-group-policy-gpo) for enterprise environments |
1151 | | -- [Enable logging](#logging-and-debugging) for troubleshooting |
| 1154 | +- [Configure filtering](#filtering-configuration) to control which other login options appear |
| 1155 | +- [Customize the appearance](#ui-customization-1) with logos and custom text |
| 1156 | +- [Configure proxy settings](#network--proxy-settings-1) if behind a corporate proxy |
| 1157 | +- [Deploy via GPO](#step-1a-enterprise-deployment-via-group-policy-software-installation) for enterprise environments |
| 1158 | +- [Enable logging](#logging-and-debugging-1) for troubleshooting |
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2431 | 2438 | 4. Reinstall credential provider |
2432 | 2439 | 5. Boot in Safe Mode to access system if locked out |
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2434 | | -**⚠️ Important**: If locked out of system, see [Recovery Mode](#recovery-mode-locked-out) below. |
| 2441 | +**⚠️ Important**: If locked out of system, see [Emergency Removal](#rollback-scenario-3-emergency-removal-system-locked-out) below. |
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