# Viewing Simple AD directory information
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**To view detailed directory information**

1. In the [AWS Directory Service console](https://console.aws.amazon.com/directoryservicev2/) navigation pane, under **Active Directory**, select **Directories**.

1. Choose the directory ID link for your directory. Information about the directory is displayed in the **Directory details** page. 

For more information about the **Status** field, see [Understanding your Simple AD directory status](simple_ad_directory_status.md).

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