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Active Directory

nltest

SafeDomain/DC diagnostics

nltest /dsgetdc:<domain>

Locate DCs and check secure-channel health.

Examples

  • nltest /sc_query:corp.localCheck secure channel

Syntax

nltest /dsgetdc:<domain> | /sc_query:<domain>

Before you run it

Read-only.

Used when you see

Cannot log in / auth fails
3
Check DC reach/replicationVerify the secure channel
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Account keeps locking out
4
Trace the source machine via DC logs
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