Explore a curated collection of free tools designed to simplify everyday Active Directory operations, strengthen security measures, and support compliance efforts. This comprehensive selection addresses essential use cases—from automating user lifecycle processes and conducting real-time audits to monitoring infrastructure health—helping you work more efficiently while reducing risks and manual workload.
Free Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools
Identity Lifecycle Management Tool
Simplify onboarding, offboarding, and bulk user updates with workflows that enforce consistency across permissions, group memberships, and attributes. Generate compliance-ready reports and reduce manual errors.
Self-Service Password Reset Tool
Let users securely reset passwords or unlock accounts via customizable workflows, reducing helpdesk dependency while maintaining security.
Administer local user accounts
Manage local user profiles on domain-joined machines via automated scripts, eliminating the need for physical access.
Manage lightweight directory users/groups
Bulk-edit or audit users in specialized directory environments without scripting, reducing administrative overhead.
Query AD instantly
Retrieve user, device, or group details in unified views with custom filters, eliminating time-consuming manual searches.
Generate custom CSV reports
Extract directory data (users, groups, and devices) into CSV formats for audits, analysis, or integration with external systems.
Synchronize directory data across servers
Manually initiate replication between domain controllers to resolve delays and maintain consistency across environments.
Identity security and compliance
Enforce domain-wide password policies
Centrally configure password complexity, expiration, and lockout rules to mitigate risks of weak credentials and align with compliance standards.
Identify vulnerable credentials
Detect accounts with weak or reused passwords by comparing credentials against predefined risky lists.
Secure unprotected accounts
Locate accounts with empty passwords and enforce credential policies to prevent unauthorized access.
Notify users of password expiry
Automatically alert users via email or SMS when passwords near expiration to reduce lockouts and helpdesk tickets.
Audit service account usage
Track managed service accounts, generate usage reports, and detect unauthorized changes to ensure compliance.
Audit domain controller roles
Report on roles like FSMO holders to ensure proper distribution and disaster recovery readiness.
Clean redundant directory objects
Identify duplicate users, groups, or devices to maintain a clutter-free and efficient directory.
IT security and monitoring
Monitor real-time security changes
Track configuration modifications, login attempts, and policy updates with alerts for unauthorized access. Simplify compliance audits with prebuilt reports.
Protect critical directory data
Schedule backups and restore deleted objects granularly to minimize downtime during disasters or migrations.
Track user login activity
Identify inactive accounts or suspicious activity with detailed reports on last-logon timestamps.
Audit DNS configuration health
Generate reports on DNS zones, service records, and misconfigurations to ensure network reliability and resolve connectivity gaps
Track domain controller health
Monitor performance metrics like CPU usage, memory, and replication status to ensure smooth operations.
Monitor Exchange server health
Track server performance metrics, mail flow patterns, and storage utilization to maintain optimal email service uptime.
Optimize email infrastructure performance
Monitor mail flow, storage utilization, and server health metrics to preempt outages and maintain optimal email service delivery.
Migrate mailbox data seamlessly
Export mailbox content to portable formats for platform transitions or archival, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Visualize SharePoint environments
Map site structures, permissions, and storage usage to simplify audits, migrations, or permission reviews.
Manage remote terminal sessions
View active terminal sessions across the domain and disconnect idle users to optimize resource allocation and security.
Detect blocked application ports
Scan systems to identify ports required for application functionality but blocked in DMZ environments, resolving connectivity issues.