How you log in depends on which authentication mode your administrator has configured.
If your organization uses Basic authentication (the default), you will see a login form when you open AD Group Manager Web.
jsmith — not your email address).If your credentials are valid, you will be redirected to the All Groups page showing your managed groups. If you are an administrator, you will be redirected to the admin panel instead.
Your session stays active as long as you are using the application. After a period of inactivity (configured by your administrator, default 60 minutes), you will be automatically logged out and need to sign in again.
If your organization uses Windows Authentication, you are signed in automatically when you open the application. No login form is shown — your browser sends your Windows credentials (Kerberos ticket) to the server in the background.
This works automatically on domain-joined machines. If your browser prompts you for credentials instead of signing in automatically, check with your IT department — the site may need to be added to your browser’s trusted intranet zone.
If you see an “Access Denied” message, your account may not be in an allowed OU configured by your administrator. Contact your IT department for help.