People | Employee profile management | Managing Users in Zoho Directory

People | Employee profile management | Managing Users in Zoho Directory

Managing Users in Zoho Directory

This article covers Zoho Directory, how an Admin manages users and their access.
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For security reasons, Zoho requires you to use Zoho Directory to manage user access. (Not applicable to Zoho One users)

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Once the application is added to the Zoho Directory, all the users that are part of the application will be imported to the Zoho Directory. From Zoho Directory, admin can edit user details.

How to activate Zoho Directory

There is no cost 

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Advised for super admin in Zoho People to perform this action

How to manage users

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How do I change email addresses in Zoho

What steps do I need to follow to add/change my email address on my Zoho application and make it my primary email. 

Admin would need to activate the Zoho Directory 
Click > Users 
Select the user for whom you wish to change the email address for by clicking on the name of user


Click > Manage email address


Click >add email
Enter the new email address 
Click > add



Once the new email address is added, the user will receive an email, to verify. 
Admin to >click the star to make this the primary email address for the user. 

Multi Factor Authentication issues

Using this functionality, admins are now able to assist users with MFA issues.

Reset user MFA 

I lost my phone

i.e. you are using a new phone now and not receiving the MFA

Ensure you update your cellphone number both in Zoho People (if applicable) and Zoho Directory inorder for system to always have the accurate information. 

Log into Zoho Directory
Click >Users
Find the person that is having the issue in your organisation and click on them



Click >3 dots 
Click >Generate Backup Code


The below will pop up 
Click >Verify 



You will then be routed to Zoho Accounts where you need to enter your credentials to verify the account


You will then go back to Zoho Directory. 
Follow the previous steps again by click > 3 dots and click >generate code
Provide Employee with the once off Back up code