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Specify the target account to manage | Two options are available:
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Automatic account name (or name prefix) | The name of the account that Windows LAPS will manage the password for (or the prefix on the name of the account if Randomize the name of the managed account is checked.) When not specified, this defaults to WLapsAdmin (even when the targeted account is the Built-in Administrator). |
Enable the managed account (checkbox) | If checked, the account will be enabled by LAPS. If unchecked, the account will be disabled by LAPS. |
Randomize the name of the managed account (checkbox) | If checked, the Automatic account name (or name prefix) will be treated as a prefix; a suffix of eight random numbers will be added to it. The name will also be randomized every time the password is changed. If unchecked, the Automatic account name (or name prefix) will be treated as the account name. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q1: Will Windows LAPS create the custom managed account if it does not exist? Will it enable it if it is not enabled? A1: In order to have Windows LAPS create the managed account if it does not exist, you must enable automatic account management. |
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