# Add member to Active Directory group

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/ad-activities/add-member-to-ad-group/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/ad-activities/add-member-to-ad-group/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity allows adding member to Active Directory group.

![Add member to Active Directory group workflow activity in the SharePoint workflow designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/add_member_to_active_directory_group_1.png)

If the user or secure group exists, this method does nothing.

**Note:**Allowed multiple users or groups separated ';'.

By default, activity uses the current user when authenticating. If you want to use custom

authentication, use “Set Active Directory authentication” activity before.

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Add member this member to this group group in this domain.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this member | User login name. Ex: “user@domain”, “domain\user” or “user”.Allowed multiple users or groups separated ';'. Ex: “user1; domain\user2” |
| this group | Path to existing user group.Supported formats:Full LDAP path “CN= group,OU=Test,DC=yourdomain,DC=local”Simple path from root with domain “yourdomain\test\group” or |
|  | “yourdomain/test/group”Simple path from root without domain “test\group” or “test/group”,domain will be resolved automatically.The logon name. Ex: “group”.Use Active Directory Explorer ([http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963907.aspx](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963907.aspx)) to get correct LDAP path.Supports multiple destination groups separated ';'. |
| this domain | **Optional**. Domain name. You should enter domain name if user name without adomain, otherwise it will be calculated from the user name. |