How to add a custom attribute in ADSelfService Plus
Objective
This article guides you through the process of adding a custom LDAP attribute in ADSelfService Plus. Custom attributes allow administrators to map additional Active Directory fields (e.g., employeeID or officeLocation) to ADSelfService Plus. Once mapped, these attributes can be displayed in reports and user self-update forms and integrated into other modules.
Prerequisites
- The custom LDAP attribute must exist in Active Directory.
- Have administrator access to the ADSelfService Plus console.
Steps to add a custom attribute
- Log in to ADSelfService Plus as an administrator.
- Navigate to Configuration > Self-Service > Directory Self Service.
- In the right pane, click Manage Custom Attribute. Click Click Here in the Manage Custom Attributes pop-up.
- Enter the attribute details
- Display Name: A label to display in the UI (e.g., Employee ID).
- LDAP Name: The actual Active Directory field name (e.g., employeeID).
- Display Type: Choose an input type (e.g., DateTime or Integer).
- Click Add. Once saved, the custom attribute will be available for use in layouts and reports.
Validation and confirmation
- The new attribute should now be listed under Manage Custom Attribute.
- It becomes selectable in:
- The self-update layout
- Employee search configuration
- Reports (via the column chooser)
Tips
- Use tools like ADSI Edit or Get-ADUser in PowerShell to confirm the correct LDAP attribute name.
How to reach support
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