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Inspect the direct membership of a named directory group.
Active Directory · Risk: Low · Documentation VerifiedLast verified: 2026-10-26
Returns direct members of the example group; nested group membership is not expanded without Recurse.
Get-ADGroupMember [-AuthType <ADAuthType>] [-Credential <PSCredential>] [-Identity] <ADGroup>
[-Partition <String>] [-Recursive] [-Server <String>] [<CommonParameters>]Directory read access appropriate to the requested objects is required. Replication diagnostics may require additional delegated directory permissions; use an approved administrative account where necessary.
Windows / ActiveDirectory module · Windows Server 2025 PowerShell reference; RSAT module and domain capabilities determine availability
-Identity (required)Windows with the ActiveDirectory PowerShell module (RSAT), connectivity to an appropriate directory server, and an authenticated directory context. Replace example identities and hosts with authorized targets.
Read-only example. Directory identities, group membership, policies, and topology can expose sensitive organizational information. Store and share results only with authorized recipients.
Get-ADGroupMember -Identity 'Helpdesk'Returns direct members of the example group; nested group membership is not expanded without Recurse.
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