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How to Limit Searchable Object Types in User Portals

Applies To:​

Netwrix Directory Manager 11

Overview​

By default, the Find dialog box in Netwrix Directory Manager 11 portals allows users to search for all object types, including users, contacts, and groups. You can configure the portal settings to restrict the Find dialog box so that users can search only for user objects. This article explains how to update the settings to limit search results to user objects only.

Instructions​

  1. In the Netwrix Directory Manager Admin Center, go to Applications. For the application or portal where you want to implement this setting, click the three dots (...) and select Settings.

    Applications page in Netwrix Directory Manager Admin Center with settings option highlighted

  2. On the next page, click Advanced Settings. Under the Portal & Search tab on the right, find the option named Find Dialogue / Look For. Uncheck Groups and Contacts to limit searches to user objects only.

    Advanced Settings with Find Dialogue / Look For options in Netwrix Directory Manager

  3. Scroll down and click the Save button to apply your changes.

Impact​

Before making this change, the Find dialog box allows searches for Users, Contacts, and Groups:

Find dialog box showing all object types: Users, Contacts, and Groups

After updating the settings to allow only Users, the Find dialog box will display only the User object type in searches:

Find dialog box showing only User object type