Create your own Naming Format

ADManager Plus | September 11, 2006 | 1 min read

Learn how to make your own Naming Format, while creating a users in Active Directory using ADManager Plus.

If you want to create Naming Format as “FirstName + . + First 1 Characters of LastName” Please follow the steps,

1. Under Admin Tab->Customize Naming Formats.

2. Choose “FirstName” for the field.

3. Click “Add-To-Format”, it will show you the “Format Value” as “%givenName%” and “Display Name” as “FirstName”.

4. And then,Choose “Dot” for the field and Click “Add-To-Format”, it will show you the “Format Value” as “%givenName%”.”

5. Choose “LastName” for the field “Select the Data” with “1” character instead of “All Characters” (default)

6. Click save,the above specified format is saved and added in the available formats list.

So, what do you think? Do tell how helpful you find this feature, either through comments or the forum. Thanks!

Senthil Nath