Check for Locked Active Directory Accounts

Identifying locked accounts in Active Directory is essential for maintaining security and usability. This PowerShell script allows administrators to check for locked user accounts and helps streamline the process of account management. By running this script, you can quickly identify users who may need assistance regaining access.
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### Step 1: Import the Active Directory Module
Before you can use the script, ensure that the Active Directory module is loaded. This will give you access to cmdlets that manage user accounts.
“`powershell

Import-Module ActiveDirectory

### Step 2: Define the Function to Find Locked Accounts
Well create a function named `Get-LockedADAccounts` that retrieves all user accounts currently locked out in Active Directory.
“`powershell

function Get-LockedADAccounts {
    $lockedAccounts = Get-ADUser -Filter { LockedOut -eq $true } -Properties LockedOut | Select-Object Name, SamAccountName, LockedOut
    return $lockedAccounts
}

### Step 3: Execute the Function and Display Results
Now, you will execute the function to display the list of locked user accounts.
“`powershell

$lockedUsers = Get-LockedADAccounts
$lockedUsers | Format-Table -AutoSize

### Step 4: Export the Results to a CSV File (Optional)
If youd like a record of the locked accounts, the results can be exported to a CSV file for further review.
“`powershell

$lockedUsers | Export-Csv -Path "C:\Path\To\Your\LockedADAccounts.csv" -NoTypeInformation

### Conclusion
This PowerShell script efficiently identifies locked accounts in Active Directory, aiding administrators in resolving user access issues. For more comprehensive IT management solutions, visit [ServerEngine](https://serverengine.co).