Getting Started

This guide will help you get up and running with AD Permissions Reporter quickly. Follow these simple steps to begin analyzing your Active Directory permissions.

Installation

1. Download the latest version of AD Permissions Reporter from our website
2. Run the installer and follow the installation wizard
3. Once installed, launch the application from your Start menu or desktop shortcut

First Launch

When you first launch AD Permissions Reporter, you'll see the following welcome screen:

From this screen, you have several options to get started:

• Configure a new profile
• Try the Pro version with a trial license
• Register your existing Pro license

Registering Your License

If you have purchased a Pro license or received a trial key:

1. Click on the "Register" button on the welcome screen or navigate to Settings > License
2. Enter your license key in the provided field
3. Click "Register" to activate your license

Successful registration will unlock all Pro features immediately.

Creating Your First Profile

To start auditing permissions, you'll need to create a profile:

1. Click "Add Profile" on the home screen
2. Fill in the profile information (see Creating Profiles for detailed instructions)
3. Save the profile

Running Your First Report

Once you've created a profile, you can generate your first report:

1. Select your profile from the list on the home screen
2. Click "Generate Report"
3. The scan will begin and show a progress indicator
4. When complete, the report will display in the report viewer

Navigating the Interface

AD Permissions Reporter uses a simple tab-based interface:

• Left sidebar - Main navigation menu (Home, History, Settings)
• Top menu - Context-specific tools for the current view
• Main area - Profile list, report data, or settings depending on the current view

Quick Tips

Here are some helpful tips for new users:

• Start with a small scope (specific OU) for your first scan to get familiar with the results
• Use custom credentials if your current user doesn't have sufficient read permissions
• Reports are automatically saved to the history for future reference
• Check our Common Errors page if you encounter any issues

Now that you're set up, proceed to the Creating Profiles section to learn how to configure detailed scan profiles for your environment.