# Before You Begin Using Active Directory with Amazon WorkSpaces Applications
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Before you use Microsoft Active Directory domains with WorkSpaces Applications, be aware of the following requirements and considerations.

**Topics**
+ [Active Directory Domain Environment](active-directory-prerequisites-domain-environment.md)
+ [Domain-Joined WorkSpaces Applications Streaming Instances](active-directory-prerequisites-streaming-instances.md)
+ [Group Policy Settings](active-directory-prerequisites-group-policy-settings.md)
+ [Smart Card Authentication](active-directory-prerequisites-smart-card-authentication.md)