How to Use PowerShell to Create AD User Accounts in Bulk in Windows Server 2016

Lets get started..

1 – For this demo, I will use my existing AD Server with Windows.ae domain and previously created empty OU call Network Branch.

My Network Branch OU is now empty without any User in it, so I would like to import 25 users in just 1 shot.

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2 – For this step, you need a Notepad with Your Domain user information. This can be done in MS Excel. See example here.

DN,objectClass,sAMAccountName,sn,givenName,userPrincipalNAme

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3 – After you have modify the script, save it (make sure you save it in .CSV format) & copy the script into C:\Users\Administrator folder.

verify the file by run DIR Powershell Command

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4 – in CMD, run this command and press enter :

CSVDE -i -f users.csv

if everything ok, you will see a command stated * entries modified successfully.

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5 – Now open your Active Directory Users & Computers, and refresh the interface. You will see your users that you type in the bulk user script now listed in your specific OU.

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6 – Next, highlight all your newly created users, right click and choose Enable Account.

When you Enable Account, then only your selected users can log into their system.

67Thank you!

Category: PowerShell 101, Windows Server 2016