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# Setting up the Active Directory

1. Login to the CouldIO platform. The CloudIO homepage is displayed
2. In the upper right corner, in the menu bar, click ![](/files/-MHuSJTelL-2aZbabaqM). The **Navigation** page is displayed.
3. Under the Administration role, click **Setup**. The **Setup** screen is displayed.

![](/files/-M0w4bWQup_8U77-BIFj)

 6\. In the left navigation pane, click **General**. The **Details** pane is displayed.

 7\. Enter the required details.

 8\. Under **Authentication Provider**, from the **Authentication Provider Type** list, select **Active Directory**. The active directory details field is displayed.

 9\. Enter the following details: Provider URL and Domain

{% hint style="info" %}
You must contact your system administrator to obtain the provider URL and the domain name.
{% endhint %}

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