Use WPS Self-Built Account System Directory Sync with 3 how-to topics, all of them membership-related; choose a topic from the How-to Index and complete the setup, management, and sync steps in order.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Configure the In-House System Sync | WPS membership required |
| 2 | 2. Manage Sync Targets | WPS membership required |
| 3 | 3. Run Automatic or On-Demand Sync | WPS membership required |
How-to Guide
1. Configure the In-House System Sync
Entry path: Admin Console → Directory → Directory Sync → Self-Built Account System
- Open WPS 365 and enter the Admin Console from the lower-left area of the home page.
- Click Directory in the left panel.
- Click Directory Sync in the drop-down list.
- Select Self-Built Account System mode.
- Enter the required information, including Group URL, Token field name, Root Department Id field name, root department name, User URL, Token field value, and Root Department Id field value.
- Click Test Connection and Save to verify API communication.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The page shows the saved in-house account system sync configuration.
- Next action: You can continue to add sync targets or enable automatic sync.
Tips While Using
- Permissions or membership: This capability requires the enterprise plan to be enabled.
- Environment limits: The enterprise system must provide accessible department and member APIs.
2. Manage Sync Targets
Entry path: Self-Built Account System Sync page → Add Sync Target
- After the in-house account system sync is configured, click Add Sync Target.
- Select WPS 365 Organizational Structure or WPS Mail Public Contacts as the sync target.
- Click Pull Data to review the current authorization scope, WPS 365 sync scope, and field mapping.
- Adjust the sync scope as needed, such as matching the authorization scope or syncing only selected departments and members.
- Click Connection Test to confirm that the current setup works properly.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The page displays the sync target, scope, and field mapping information.
- Next action: You can create a sync task and continue with later sync operations.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the base connection is not configured first, sync target data may not load correctly.
- Permissions or membership: Sync target management belongs to enterprise-plan-related capabilities.
3. Run Automatic or On-Demand Sync
Entry path: Self-Built Account System Sync page
- After confirming the sync target and scope, click Create.
- Enable Automatic Sync when you want the directory data to stay updated continuously.
- If needed, run sync on demand through the API method.
- If you need to reconfigure the current setup, click Reset to clear the entered information and configured strategy, then set it up again.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The sync task is created and the page shows the automatic sync or current configuration status.
- Next action: You can continue to maintain sync scope, field mapping, or connection testing later.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Creating the task before checking the sync scope can cause the synced range to differ from expectations.
- Permissions or membership: Automatic sync and related management capabilities are used in an enterprise-plan environment.