Getting Started with AD FastReporter

This guide will help you install and configure AD FastReporter for the first time.

Installation

To install AD FastReporter:

1. Download the installer from our website
2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
3. Once installed, launch AD FastReporter from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut

License Activation

When you first launch AD FastReporter, you'll need to choose between the Free version or activate a Pro license:

1. If you have a license key, enter it in the provided field and click "Register"
2. If you want to use the Free version, click "Continue as Free version"
3. To try the Pro version features, click "Try Pro for Free" to request a trial license key

Creating Your First Connection

Before generating reports, you can set up a connection to your Active Directory domain. However, this step isn't mandatory - if your current domain is detected and your user account has sufficient permissions, the default connection will work automatically:

1. Click the "SETTINGS" button in the sidebar
2. Go to the "Connections" tab
3. Click the "New" button to create a new connection
4. Enter a name for the connection
5. Choose whether to use the current domain or specify a different one
6. Enter credentials or use current user credentials
7. Optionally, specify an OU to limit the scope of your reports
8. Click "Save" to create the connection

Verifying Your Connection

After creating a connection, it's a good idea to test it:

1. Select your connection from the dropdown at the top of the main window
2. The connection status will be displayed next to the dropdown
3. If the connection is successful, you'll see a green "OK" status
4. If there's a problem, you'll see an error message that can help troubleshoot the issue

Navigating the Interface

The AD FastReporter interface is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate:

• Left Sidebar - Main navigation menu with access to Home, New Report, Reports, History, Tasks, Charts, and Settings
• Top Bar - Connection selector and status
• Main Content Area - Changes based on the selected menu item
• Bottom Panel - Log information for troubleshooting (can be hidden)

Now that you have AD FastReporter installed and connected to your Active Directory, you're ready to start generating reports!