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Connect to a directory service
Use a single set of credentials to access network resources by connecting your Mac to a directory service, such as Active Directory.
![The Directory Editor pane.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5C51FCC7680CE2625AB66764/5C51FCC8680CE2625AB6676C/en_GB/8ef32297b50069bcf263ef9b33ab6285.png)
Give users the access they need
Make sure your users have access to the network services and resources they need by managing the user and group attributes on a directory server.
To browse the Directory Utility User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page.