Active Directory Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) for On-Prem Environments

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ADvantage Premiere®
Password Manager for Active Directory

ADvantage Premiere® Password Manager is an on-prem password reset solution for Active Directory that allows users to securely reset credentials and unlock accounts without contacting the help desk. Designed for enterprise environments, it reduces support costs, improves security, and supports multi-domain deployments.

Eliminate up to 60–80% of password reset tickets and reduce help desk workload instantly.

  1. Reduce Active Directory password reset tickets and help desk calls
  2. Users manage their own passwords
  3. Users unlock their own accounts
  4. Multi-domain support from one instance
  5. Enrollment reminders for users not enrolled
  6. Notify users when account locks out
  7. Notify users of upcoming passwords expiring
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What is Active Directory Self-Service Password Reset?

Active Directory self-service password reset (SSPR) allows users to reset their passwords and unlock accounts without administrator intervention. This reduces helpdesk workload, improves security, and ensures users regain access quickly.

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On-Prem SSPR vs Azure AD and Cloud-Based Solutions

Unlike cloud-based solutions such as Azure AD SSPR, ADvantage Premiere is fully on-premise, giving organizations complete control over their Active Directory environment without per-user licensing costs.

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Easy Enrollment

As long as your Active Directory users have email addresses associated with their accounts, you can choose to notify select users manually, or let the scheduled 24-hour enrollment reminder handle it.
  1. Questions are set once in the Admin Panel
  2. Users select from the list of questions that you choose
  3. Each domain is independent from the other(s)
  4. Users can request to have their Questions/Answers profile reset
  5. Failed attempts of incorrect answers, renders profile locked out
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Unique User Custom Notifications

Give your users confidence and control by letting them choose exactly how they want to stay informed about activity on their enrolled account. The ADvantage Premiere®
Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Manager includes a flexible set of notification options designed to keep them aware of important security‑related notifications without overwhelming their inbox.

Simplistic Dashboard

Once users sign in, they’re welcomed into a clean, intuitive dashboard designed to put essential self-service functionality right at their fingertips. Everything they need to manage their account, stay protected, and keep their credentials up to date is organized in one convenient place. Standard users do not see the Admin Panel, only members in the specified group can view it.
  1. Reset Passwords Quickly and Safely
  2. Unlock Their Account Instantly
  3. Manage Notification Preferences
  4. Access the Admin Panel (For Authorized Members)
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Users who belong to the designated password‑manager admin group gain access to a powerful Admin Panel. From there, they can oversee user activity, manage enrollment, and customize the email templates which are sent out to their respective users.

📊 Comprehensive Reporting & User Insights

What you can report on?

The ADvantage Premiere® Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Manager reporting tools give administrators clear visibility into user activity and enrollment status across the entire system. Whether you’re monitoring and tracking enrollment, or identifying users who need attention, the reporting features delivers the information you need in a clean, actionable format.
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Active User Overview

Generate a complete list of all active users, including key security details such as last login date, most recent password change, lockout status, enrollment status, and enrollment date. This makes it easy to verify that users are staying up to date and following security best practices.

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Users Without Email Addresses

Quickly identify accounts that are missing email addresses — a critical requirement for notifications, password resets, and secure communication. This report helps administrators close gaps before they become security risks.

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Enrollment Status & Manual Reminders

View which users are fully enrolled and which still need to complete their setup. Administrators can also send manual enrollment reminders directly from the report, ensuring users stay on track with required security steps.

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Domain‑Based Filtering

Sort and filter reports by a single domain or view all domains at once. This flexibility makes it easy to manage large or multi‑domain environments and focus on exactly the segment you need.

Customize Email Templates

Most competitors give you stock out of the box emails for notifications, which is a great start. But, what if you wanted to customize them with your own. With ADvantage Premiere® Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Manager you can, with ease.
  1. Fully supports HTML
  2. Live preview when editing HTML text area
  3. Customize the subjects of available templates
  4. Use designated placeholders for prebuilt parameters
  5. If you may have made a mistake, you can revert.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Active Directory self-service password reset (SSPR) enables users to securely reset their passwords and unlock their accounts without contacting IT support. By allowing users to verify their identity and resolve access issues independently, organizations can significantly reduce helpdesk workload while improving security and user experience. This is especially valuable in environments where password-related requests are one of the most common support issues.

Self-service password reset works by guiding users through a secure identity verification process before allowing any changes. Users initiate a reset request and then confirm their identity using configured methods such as security questions, email verification. Once verified, they can reset their password or unlock their account, with changes applied directly to Active Directory in real time.

Yes, ADvantage Premiere® Password Manager is designed specifically for on-prem Active Directory environments. It integrates directly with your existing domain infrastructure, allowing organizations to maintain full control over authentication, security policies, and user data without relying on cloud services or external dependencies.

Self-service password reset provides several key benefits for organizations. It reduces the number of password-related helpdesk tickets, lowers operational costs, and frees up IT staff to focus on higher-value tasks. It also improves security by enforcing identity verification during password resets and enhances user productivity by allowing immediate access recovery without delays.

Azure AD SSPR is a cloud-based solution that relies on internet connectivity and often requires per-user licensing depending on the Microsoft plan and can also be open to attack since it's exposed over the internet. In contrast, on-prem SSPR solutions operate entirely within the organization's infrastructure, providing full control over identity systems, eliminating external dependencies, and offering more predictable cost structures for environments with many users or domains.

Yes, implementing self-service password reset can significantly reduce helpdesk costs. Many organizations see a 60–80% reduction in password-related tickets after deployment. By allowing users to resolve common access issues on their own, IT teams can reduce workload, improve response times, and allocate resources to more strategic initiatives.

Yes, modern self-service password reset solutions are designed with security in mind. They require users to verify their identity through multiple factors before allowing any changes. In our SSPR, we use security questions. What are the chances that someone would know someone else's answers to those questions. When properly configured, SSPR reduces the risk of social engineering attacks and ensures that only authorized users can reset their credentials.

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