Add and manage directory groups
Last updated April 13th, 2026
A directory group is a group that syncs with your organization’s existing directory services, such as Active Directory (AD) or your Identity Provider (IdP). After you connect to a third-party identity provider, adding a directory group automatically imports user or device information from those external systems. This lets you leverage your current organizational structure instead of having to manually create and maintain groups within Knox Manage.
Add a directory group
To add a directory group to Knox Manage:
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Go to Groups.
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Click ACTIONS > Add groups from directory.

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Select a specific connection from the top left drop-down, then choose a group to add to Knox Manage.
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Click NEXT.
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Choose your Sync target and Additional settings options, then click NEXT.
The directory group is added to your Groups list.
Edit a directory group
You can edit a directory group to change its name or manage its settings.
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Go to Groups.
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Select the directory group you’d like to edit. Then, click ACTIONS > Edit group. The Edit group from directory page opens.
Alternatively, click the name of the directory group that you want to edit. On the sliding details panel that displays, click EDIT GROUP. The Edit group from directory page opens.

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Edit the details as required.
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Click SAVE.
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