In this article:  

• Objective

• Prerequisites

• Steps to follow

• Validation and confirmation

• Tips

• Related topics and articles

 Objective 

This article provides step-by-step instructions to help administrators configure and use a custom URL for accessing ADAudit Plus.

 Prerequisites 

• Requires a DNS record created for the custom URL in your native Active Directory DNS server.

• Requires a user account with administrative access to ADAudit Plus.

 Steps to follow 

 Step 1: Create a DNS record for the custom URL 

1. On your Active Directory DNS Server, open DNS Manager.

2. Within your domain zone, create a new A record.

3. Set the Name to your preferred value (For example: auditplus or auditplus.domain.com).

4. Point the record to the IP address of the server hosting ADAudit Plus.

5. Save the record and allow a few minutes for DNS propagation.

 Step 2: Configure the custom URL in ADAudit Plus 

1. Log in to ADAudit Plus with an admin account.

2. Navigate to the Admin tab.

3. Under Configuration, select Alert/Report Settings.

4. Click the dropdown arrow next to Product Server Name.

5. Select Custom Link.

6. In the Custom URL field, enter the FQDN created in DNS (e.g., https://auditplus.domain.com).

7. Click Save.

 Validation and confirmation 

• Open a browser and navigate to the custom URL you configured.

• Confirm that the ADAudit Plus login page loads without redirection or errors.

 Tips 

• Ensure the server firewall allows inbound access on the port used by ADAudit Plus (default is 8081 or 8444 if using HTTPS).

• Use a valid SSL certificate for the custom URL to avoid browser warnings.

 Related topics and articles 

• How to install an SSL certificate in ADAudit Plus