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![The Active Directory configuration dialog with the options section expanded.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5D92ACC1094622C842010CAB/5D92ACD3094622C842010CB3/en_US/00043f1ddc86b6a9812104787f02fa01.png)
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/5D92ACC1094622C842010CAB/5D92ACD3094622C842010CB3/en_US/40d54fcd98f71bbeb2561a68515ac318.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.