> Source: [sk105977](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk105977)

# sk105977 - There is no option to add specific Active Directory users and organization units inside policy rules, when using Identity Awareness blade on SMB appliances

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk105977 |
| Date Created | 2015-05-18 |
| Last Modified | 2024-01-14 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Spark Firewall (Locally Managed) |
| Versions | R81.10.X |
| Platform | 6, 20, 400, 1570R, 110, 1500, 1600, 1800, 1595R, 910 |

## Solution

On a locally managed SMB appliance, there is no Identity Awareness option to add Active Directory (AD) users/ Organization Units inside the source column in policy rules. There is an Identity Awareness option to add Active Directory (AD) groups, but not to add specific users. The **Users** tab on the left contains only internal users, which are not from Active Directory.   

![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk105977/sk1059771505250153.png)

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This feature is by design. This is the current design for locally managed SMB appliances. It is a best practice to use Active Directory groups to make maintenance easier.

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