How to Join a Windows 10 PC to a Domain

A Domain based network provides centralized administration of an entire network from a single computer called a server. Domains provide single user log on from any networked computer within the network perimeter. Users are able to access resources for which they have appropriate permission. While I do not want to go into the complexities of Domain networks, you can find out more by contacting your Network Administrator if you have difficulties connecting to your workplace domain.
To join a Domain, you must first ensure you have the following information and resources:
  • a User Account on the Domain, this information you can get from your Network Administrator.
  • Name of Domain.
  • Computer running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise/Education editions
  • Domain Controller must be running Windows Server 2003 (functional level or later).
  • I discovered during testing that Windows 10 does not support Windows 2000 Server Domain Controllers.

Join a Windows 10 PC or Device to a Domain

On the Windows 10 PC go to Settings > System > About then click Join a domain.
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Enter the Domain name and click Next. You should have the correct domain info, but if not, contact your Network Administrator.
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Enter account information which is used to authenticate on the Domain then click OK.
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Wait while your computer is authenticated on the Domain.
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Click Next when you see this screen.
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And then you’ll need to restart to complete the process.
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When the sign in screen appears, you will notice the DOMAIN\User account is displayed. Enter your password and you will now be logged onto your Domain.
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You will notice that once you are connected to the Domain, your About setting no longer list options that were presented before. This is because your computer is centrally managed by the server.
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Leaving the Domain or log into your local account
If a need arises where you need to leave the domain or log into your local account, you can easily do so. Log into your local account while your computer is joined to a Domain. Sign out of your machine at the sign in screen, select Other user.
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Enter the machine name followed by a backslash and then your local user account as shown below.
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Leave a Domain
To leave the Domain, sign into your Local Account, click Start > Settings > System > About and then select Disconnect from organization.
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Please note, when you join a domain, your might be required to change your password on first log in

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