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Set-ADUser — Convert results to JSON

Convert returned objects into JSON for APIs or automation. Base task: Update Active Directory user attributes.

Copy-ready commandSet-ADUser — Convert results to JSON
Set-ADUser jsmith -Department "IT" | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 6
Production warning

Test write operations in a non-production environment first.

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
RSAT ActiveDirectory module
Permissions
Domain permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Convert results to JSON

Convert returned objects into JSON for APIs or automation.

Set-ADUser jsmith -Department "IT" | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 6

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.