topic Active Directory Managed Service Accounts. in QlikView https://community.qlik.com/t5/QlikView/Active-Directory-Managed-Service-Accounts/m-p/1201299#M1251603 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Due to the database architecture in our company, I am exploring options how QlikView/Qlik Sense can connect to MS SQL database without using username/password authentication. </P><P>Can Active Directory Managed Service Accounts (MSA) be used to connect MS SQL server? This method was suggested by DBA. </P><P>When using AD MSA, we would not be able to see or change passwords as they are managed by AD controller. Would that cause an issue with the data connections?</P><P>The QlikView and Qlik Sense services can be run under this account if required.</P><P></P><P>I have been informed that direct database access credentials are not an option for us.</P><P></P><P>Thanks</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:19:17 GMT mhallikainen 2026-01-26T18:19:17Z Active Directory Managed Service Accounts. https://community.qlik.com/t5/QlikView/Active-Directory-Managed-Service-Accounts/m-p/1201299#M1251603 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Due to the database architecture in our company, I am exploring options how QlikView/Qlik Sense can connect to MS SQL database without using username/password authentication. </P><P>Can Active Directory Managed Service Accounts (MSA) be used to connect MS SQL server? This method was suggested by DBA. </P><P>When using AD MSA, we would not be able to see or change passwords as they are managed by AD controller. Would that cause an issue with the data connections?</P><P>The QlikView and Qlik Sense services can be run under this account if required.</P><P></P><P>I have been informed that direct database access credentials are not an option for us.</P><P></P><P>Thanks</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:19:17 GMT https://community.qlik.com/t5/QlikView/Active-Directory-Managed-Service-Accounts/m-p/1201299#M1251603 mhallikainen 2026-01-26T18:19:17Z