Using a simple command, you can add or remove a Windows computer to a Microsoft Windows domain remotely from another computer.
Add a Computer to the Domain
Execute this command from a domain controller:
- Open a command prompt.
- Type
net computer \\computername /add, then press “Enter“.
Execute this command from a workstation where you have domain admin rights. Change the words in italics to suit your situation:
netdom join computername /domain:domainname
Remove a Computer from the Domain
Execute this command from a domain controller:
- Open a command prompt.
- Type
net computer \\computername /del, then press “Enter“.
Execute this command from a workstation where you have domain admin rights. Change the words in italics to suit your situation:
netdom remove computername /domain:domainname
These command are especially valuable if you are using batch files.
My name is Mitch Bartlett. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.
oVer says
Holla, i got some problems with a hpelitebook 820 g1 that is domain related.
My account got admin rights, but i am unable to change anything that needs admin rights, due too the need to acess the domain.
I am also unable to make admin changes in cmd.exe while logged in on windows.
I am able to make some admin changes on the login screen with cmd.exe.
Any tips how to leave the domain so that i can acess my full admin rights for the computer, without beeing locked out by the requested to log in to the domain?
febry says
hy mitch, the next problem
if I can’t access Windows Server, can I do it on my local computer?
the problem is I lost access on windows server.
thanx
Roy says
Thanks for the info Mitch. Upon running both commands, does it show up in a log.
Also, I would like to create an icon on my desktop that will remove the pc from a domain just by clicking the icon and I would also like an icon to perform the rejoin option every morning.