Install your synchronization tool

The following document provides the steps to install Microsoft Entra Connect.

Install Microsoft Entra Connect with express settings

Express settings are the default option to install Microsoft Entra Connect, and it's used for the most commonly deployed scenario.

Sign in as Local Administrator on the server you want to install Microsoft Entra Connect on. The server you sign in on will be the sync server.
Go to AzureADConnect.msi and double-click to open the installation file.
On Welcome, select the checkbox to agree to the licensing terms, and then select Continue.
On Express settings, select Use express settings.
n Connect to Microsoft Entra ID, enter the username and password of the Hybrid Identity Administrator account, and then select Next.
On Connect to AD DS, enter the username and password for an Enterprise Admin account. You can enter the domain part in either NetBIOS or FQDN format, like FABRIKAM\administrator or fabrikam.com\administrator. Select Next
The Microsoft Entra sign-in configuration page appears only if you didn't complete the step to verify your domains in the prerequisites
On Ready to configure, select Install
When the installation is finished, select Exit.
Before you use Synchronization Service Manager or Synchronization Rule Editor, sign out, and then sign in again.

For more information, see Installing the Microsoft Entra Connect with express settings in the Microsoft Entra Connect Sync reference section.

Use custom settings in Microsoft Entra Connect when you want more options for the installation.

For more information, see Installing the Microsoft Entra Connect with custom settings in the Microsoft Entra Connect Sync reference section.