# Configure the AD trust
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Follow this Microsoft AD article [ Create a one-way, incoming, forest trust for one side of the trust](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2003/cc756735(v=ws.10)), using the settings and choices described in this section.

1. Open the **Start -> Administrative Tools -> Active Directory Domains and Trusts** dialog. Right-click the domain node for the domain that you want to establish a trust with, and then click **Properties -> Trusts -> New Trust** to open the New Trust Wizard. Enter the domain name provided to you by AMS for the **Trust Name** and press **Next**.

1. Under **Trust Type**, select appropriate trust level (e.g. Forest Trust). Press**Next**.

1. Under **Direction of Trust**, select **One-way: incoming**. Press **Next**.

1. Under **Sides of Trust**, select **This domain only**. Press **Next**.

1. Under **Trust Password**, type a password of your choosing. Press **Next**.

1. For **Trust Selections Completed** and **Trust Creation Complete**, just press **Next**.

1. Under **Confirm Incoming Trust**, select **No**, do not confirm the incoming trust. Press **Next**.

1. Under **Completed the New Trust Wizard**, select **Finish**, and then **OK** to close.

1. Provide the trust password (contact us via your CSDM's phone number for security reasons). AMS will complete the trust configuration.