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title: Related component releases
description: Versions, download links, and changes for PingIDM components released separately from the core product
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  related-ad-pwd-plugin: AD password synchronization plugin
  related-ad-pwd-plugin-190: Version 1.9.0
  related-ad-pwd-plugin-180: Version 1.8.0
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# Related component releases

Some IDM components are distributed separately from the core IDM distribution. These components are independently versioned and can be released on a different schedule than IDM.

| Component                          | Latest version | More information                                                                                             |
| ---------------------------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| AD password synchronization plugin | 1.9.0          | [Install the Active Directory password synchronization plugin](../pwd-plugin-guide/install-ad-pwd-sync.html) |

## AD password synchronization plugin

AD password synchronization plugin 1.9.0 is available as a separate download from the [Backstage download site](https://backstage.pingidentity.com/downloads). Learn more in [Install the Active Directory password synchronization plugin](../pwd-plugin-guide/install-ad-pwd-sync.html).

### Version 1.9.0

This release lets you configure the plugin to validate password changes against the IDM password policy before Active Directory accepts them. Learn more about the [`idmValidateURL` registry key value](../pwd-plugin-guide/conf-ad-pwd-sync.html#idmValidateURL).

### Version 1.8.0

This release fixes an issue that could cause the domain controller to restart unexpectedly during consecutive password changes.