How can I schedule a custom report to run automatically using ADManager Plus?
Objective
Organizations often require regular visibility into specific Active Directory data, such as inactive users, password expiry, or group memberships, for compliance, audits, or operational reviews. This article explains how administrators can schedule custom reports using ADManager Plus to automate report generation and email delivery. This helps ensure timely insights without the need for manual effort.
Prerequisites
The custom report should already be created and available under the Custom Reports section.
SMTP settings must be properly configured under Admin > General Settings > Server Settings > Email Server/SMS Gateway to enable email delivery.
Steps to follow
Log in to ADManager Plus.
Go to Reports > Custom Reports.
Click Scheduled Reports in the top-right corner.
Click Create Schedule.
Enter a name for the schedule in the Schedule Name field.
Provide a brief Description.
Under Select Report, choose your saved custom report from the list.
In Schedule Frequency, select how often the report should run—Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly—or set a Custom frequency.
Under Select Format, choose the export format: PDF, HTML, XLSX, or CSV.
In Storage Options, specify the storage path and configure export settings.
Under Email To, enter the recipient email addresses.
Click Email Settings to customize the email content that will accompany the report. You can also enable options such as compressing the report as a ZIP file or sending notifications only when the report contains data.
Click Save to finalize and activate the schedule.
Tips
Run the custom report manually to verify accuracy before scheduling.
Use dynamic date filters to ensure relevant and up-to-date data.
Enable email notifications to keep stakeholders informed as soon as reports are generated.
New to ADSelfService Plus?
Related Articles
How to automatically disable inactive Microsoft Entra ID users without affecting active AD accounts
Objective In hybrid environments where user activity is split between Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Entra ID) and on-premises Active Directory, it's important to keep both directories clean and secure. This article explains how to set up an automation in ...How to schedule custom reports in ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus' built-in reports library includes over 200 reports that allow you to fetch crucial information about Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange Server, Google Workspace, and more. It also offers a custom report builder,allowing you to ...Microsoft 365 license management using ADManager Plus
This article will explain how you can assign and revoke Microsoft 365 licenses using ADManager Plus. With ADManager Plus, you can: Assign Microsoft 365 licenses while creating users. Modify Microsoft 365 licenses for existing users. Remove Microsoft ...Microsoft365 License Management using ADManager Plus
Microsoft 365 License Management using ADManager Plus The M365 licenses can be managed by the following methods, Using the License Management section under Microsoft 365 tab. Managing licenses using user creation/modification templates. Using the ...How to run ADManager Plus as a Service?
To run ADManager Plus as a service, perform the following steps after downloading and installing ADManager Plus. Click Start > ADManager Plus > Install ADMP Service. When ADManager Plus is installed as a service, it runs with the privileges of the ...