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# Password synchronization plugins

Password synchronization ensures uniform password changes across the resources that store the password. This guide shows you how to use password synchronization plugins to synchronize passwords between PingIDM (IDM) and an LDAP server, either PingDS (DS) or Active Directory.

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#### [Password Sync Plugins](chap-overview.html)

Discover how password synchronization works in IDM and learn about the plugins provided for synchronizing passwords with LDAP servers.

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#### [Synchronize With DS](chap-sync-dj.html)

Use the PingDS password synchronization plugin.

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#### [Synchronize With AD](chap-sync-ad.html)

Use the Active Directory password synchronization plugin.