How to use domain windows user account as app pool identity

Question

I will be using a domain windows account(maintained in Active Directory) as Application pool identity in my web server. So i want the account to be a member of IIS_W

Answer 1

I'm not sure about adding via Active Directory as a blanket fix.

We used this method for IIS 6:

1. Add User to IIS_WPG group: Go to Computer Management on the box hosting the site, Local Users and Groups > Groups, right-click IIS_WPG > Add to Group, then add the windows account, Apply, OK.

2. Then allow account to run as service: Admin Tools > Local Security Policy > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment > Log on as a service Properties, Add user, Apply, OK

3. Set App Pool Identity: IIS > App Pool Properties > Identity tab, set as configurable and input user, Apply, OK.

4. Then reboot box.

Good resource: Steps for setting up a custom identity of an IIS 6 application pool