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APPLIES TO: 2013
2016
2019
Subscription Edition
SharePoint in Microsoft 365
Profile Synchronization in SharePoint Server enables User Profile service administrators to synchronize user and group profile information that is stored in the SharePoint Server profile store with profile information that is stored in directory services and business systems across the enterprise.
The following articles provide information about how to configure and perform profile synchronization. These articles refer to scenarios using SharePoint Active Directory Import. If you're using Microsoft Identity Manager 2016 (MIM), see the MIM documentation.
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Synchronize user and group profiles in SharePoint Server 2013 |
Learn how to synchronize profiles in SharePoint Server 2013 |
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Configure profile synchronization by using SharePoint Active Directory Import in SharePoint Server |
Learn how to import user profiles by using the SharePoint Active Directory Import tool in SharePoint Server. |
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Start profile synchronization manually in SharePoint Server |
Learn how to manually start a full or incremental profile synchronization. |
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Schedule profile synchronization in SharePoint Server |
Learn how to schedule profile synchronization in SharePoint Server. |
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Maintain user profile synchronization settings in SharePoint Server 2013 |
Learn about various tasks to maintain the user profile service in SharePoint Server 2013. |
Events
Microsoft 365 Community Conference
May 6, 2 PM - May 9, 12 AM
Skill up for the era of AI at the ultimate community-led Microsoft 365 event, May 6-8 in Las Vegas.
Learn moreTraining
Learning path
MS-102 Implement identity synchronization - Training
This learning path examines how organizations should plan for and implement identity synchronization in a hybrid Microsoft 365 deployment. You learn how to implement Microsoft Entra Connect Sync and Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync, and how to manage synchronized identities.
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate - Certifications
Demonstrate the features of Microsoft Entra ID to modernize identity solutions, implement hybrid solutions, and implement identity governance.
Documentation
Synchronize user and group profiles in SharePoint Server 2013 - SharePoint Server
Learn how to synchronize user and group profile information by using the SharePoint Server 2013 profile synchronization method.
Plan profile synchronization for SharePoint Server 2013 - SharePoint Server
Learn how to implement profile synchronization in SharePoint Server.
Maintain user profile synchronization settings in SharePoint Server 2013 - SharePoint Server
Learn how to maintain User Profile synchronization settings in SharePoint Server after you configure User Profile synchronization.