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To delete a user from Active Directory using PowerShell, you can use
the Remove-ADUser cmdlet. Below is a script example that
demonstrates how to delete a user from Active Directory. PowerShell Script to Delete a User from Active Directory powershell Copy code # Import the Active Directory module (if not already loaded) Import-Module ActiveDirectory
# Define the username of the user you want to delete
$userUsername = "johndoe" # Modify this with the actual username of the user to be deleted
# Confirm deletion with the user
$confirmation = Read-Host "Are you sure you want to delete the user $userUsername from Active Directory? (Y/N)" if ($confirmation -eq "Y") { # Remove the user from Active Directory Remove-ADUser -Identity $userUsername -Confirm:$false
# Output confirmation Write-Host "User $userUsername has been deleted successfully." } else { Write-Host "User deletion canceled." } Explanation of the Script: 1. Import-Module ActiveDirectory: Ensures that the Active Directory module is loaded and available. This module contains the cmdlets needed for managing Active Directory. 2. User Identification: The script defines the username of the user you wish to delete. You can modify the $userUsername variable to specify the target user's username. 3. Confirmation Prompt: The script uses Read-Host to ask for confirmation before deleting the user. This is a safety mechanism to avoid accidental deletions. If you type Y, the deletion will proceed; if you type anything else, the deletion will be canceled. 4. Remove-ADUser: The cmdlet Remove-ADUser deletes the user specified by the -Identity parameter. The -Confirm:$false option bypasses additional confirmation prompts from PowerShell (since the script already asks for confirmation). 5. Output Confirmation: After the user is deleted, a message is displayed to confirm the deletion.
Running the Script:
1. Open PowerShell as an Administrator (ensure you have the necessary permissions to delete users in Active Directory). 2. Copy and paste the script into the PowerShell console or save it as a .ps1 file and run it. 3. Modify the $userUsername variable with the username of the user you wish to delete. 4. The script will prompt for confirmation before deleting the user from Active Directory. If you confirm, it will delete the user; otherwise, it will cancel the action.
Important Notes: Permissions: You must have the necessary permissions to delete users in Active Directory. Typically, you need to be a member of the Domain Admins group or have delegated permissions for user management. Irreversible Action: Deleting a user from AD is a permanent action. Ensure that the user is not required anymore and that their data has been backed up (if needed) before proceeding. User's Home Directory/Files: Deleting a user from Active Directory will not delete their home directories or any files they may have stored elsewhere. If you want to delete their files as well, you'll need to handle that separately (e.g., by removing their home folder). Let me know if you need more details or adjustments to the script!
