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# Set up Microsoft Active Directory spoke

# Set up Microsoft Active Directory spoke {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Integrate the ServiceNow
instance and your Microsoft AD account using Windows credentials to authenticate ServiceNow requests.

## Before you begin

* Request an Integration Hub subscription.
* Activate the Microsoft Active Directory spoke.
* Role required: admin.
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## Create Credential record for the Microsoft AD spoke {#ariaid-title2}

Create a Credential record for the Microsoft Active Directory host. The Microsoft AD spoke connection and credential alias uses this credential to authorize actions.

### Before you begin

* Request Integration Hub subscription
* Role required: admin
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### Procedure

1. Navigate to AllConnections \& CredentialsCredentials.
2. Click New.  
   The system displays the message What type of Credentials would you like to create?.
3. Select Windows Credentials.  
   A blank Windows Credentials form displays.
4. Enter these values.  
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   | Field | Value required |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Enter any name to uniquely identify the record. For example, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">AD Credential</kbd>. |
   | Active | Enable |
   | User name | Enter a user name with access to the target Windows host. For more information about Windows permissions, see [Windows credentials](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_WindowsCredentialsForm&version=brazil&pubname=brazil-platform-security&ft:locale=en-US). |
   | Password | Enter the password for the account. |
   | Applies to | Select the MID Servers that can use this credential. For example, select All MID servers. |
   | Order | Select the order to apply this credential. For example, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">100</kbd>. |
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5. Click Submit.
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## Create Connection record for the Microsoft AD spoke {#ariaid-title3}

Create a Connection record to your Microsoft Active Directory host machine. The Microsoft AD spoke connection and credential alias uses this connection to perform actions in Microsoft Active Directory.

### Before you begin

* Request Integration Hub subscription
* [Create Credential record for the Microsoft AD spoke](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2wsBuf~69imVDmjgU1t0pA#create-credential-ad "Create a Credential record for the Microsoft Active Directory host. The Microsoft AD spoke connection and credential alias uses this credential to authorize actions.")
* Role required: admin
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### Procedure

1. Navigate to AllProcess AutomationFlow Designer.
2. Click Connections.
3. On the AD card, click View Details.
4. Click Configure.
5. Enter these values.  
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   | Field | Value required |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Enter any name to uniquely identify the connection record. For example, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">AD Connection</kbd>. |
   | Credential | Select the Credential record you created for Windows Active Directory. For example, select AD Credential. |
   | Host | Enter the fully qualified domain name of the target host where Microsoft Active Directory is installed. For example, <kbd class="ph userinput">&lt;host&gt;.&lt;domain&gt;.com</kbd>. |
   | Use MID server | Enable |
   | Override default port | Enter the target port used by the connection. If blank, the system uses the default port. |
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6. Click Submit.
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