Adding AD Groups to SharePoint

When adding AD Groups to SharePoint some groups show up while others do not. The case of the matter here depends upon what type of group you are trying to add. Distribution Lists cannot be added only Security Groups can be added.

• Ensure you are using Security Groups and not Distribution Groups. A Distribution group can not be listed in the DACL and can not be used to assign permissions againstDistribution


• Lists do not contain the user object, only an "alias"


• Ensure Security Groups are populated with at least one account


• Create your Active Directory Groups


• Add at least one user to each group (and make sure that one user will have their user profile imported) Run a full user profile import in SharePoint Create your audiences (you should now see all the groups that have members with profiles)

-Brian Grabowski