One Identity has launched Active Roles 8.6, an update focused on enhancing security and administrative efficiency for Active Directory environments. The release, which became available on July 27, 2026, replaces versions 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5, incorporating all cumulative improvements and fixes introduced since version 8.2.1 SP6.
The update introduces the Active Roles REST API and Redistributable Secure Token Server capabilities, which support API access and SAML 2.0 federated authentication. These additions aim to improve integration and authentication flexibility for administrators, while addressing a specific RSTS configuration security issue.
Active Roles 8.6 maintains a familiar interface modeled after Microsoft Active Directory to minimize the learning curve. The platform provides a centralized console for managing Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365, reducing the need for administrators to switch between different management tools.
According to PeerSpot, Active Roles currently holds the top position in Active Directory management with an 8.5/10 rating based on 92 reviews. The platform maintains an 11.7% category mindshare, an increase from 10.4% year over year, and is noted for features like automated user provisioning and role-based access control.
One Identity serves over 11,000 organizations globally, managing more than 500 million identities. The company provides identity governance, privileged access management, and access management solutions with flexible subscription and deployment options ranging from self-managed to fully managed.
