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Can Windows 10 Enterprise or Pro Join a Domain [Explained]
Not all versions of Windows 10 can join a domain
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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New versions of Windows bring various changes, and many are wondering if Windows 10 Enterprise can join a domain.
This is a valid question, especially because many reported that thejoin domain option is missingon their PC. Join us while we take a closer look at this feature and explain what it does.
Which versions of Windows 10 can join a domain?
The following versions of Windows 10 support domain join:
Can Windows 10 Enterprise or Pro join a domain?
Can Windows 10 Pro join a domain?
Yes, Windows 10 Pro comes with the Domain feature and allows you to join a domain in multiple ways. Here is how to do it:
To be able to Join a domain, theadministratormust add you as theuserfirst to the domain.
Can Windows 10 Enterprise join a domain?
Yes, similar to Windows 10 Pro, the Enterprise edition users can also join theWindowsActive Directory. During the initial setup, make sure you select theJoin a domainoption. If not, follow the steps given for Windows 10 Pro to join a domain manually.
If the Join a Domain option is missing inWindows 10Enterprise, follow these steps to join a domain instead:
After doing that, you should be able to join the domain without issues.
Can Windows 10 Education join a domain?
Microsoft provides the join a domain option on three versions ofWindows 10: Windows 10 Pro, Windows Enterprise, andWindows 10Education.
If you are running theWindows 10Education version on your computer, you should be able to join a domain. Follow the steps given for the Enterprise or Pro version above to join a domain.
As you can see, all versions of Windows 10 except the Home version. However, this doesn’t mean that domains don’t experience issues. We coverederror occurred while attempting to join the domainin our previous guide, so be sure to check it out.
Do you use domains on Windows 10? Let us know in the comments below.
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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