Group Policy Not Syncing Between Domain Controllers [Fix]

Follow these guaranteed solutions to solve GPO syncing issues

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Group Policy not syncing between domain controllers is one of the problems users complain about. It indicates that the changes or effects initiated across the domain controllers are not replicating between them.

Also, users complain aboutnot being able to install the Group Policy Management consoleon Windows.

Why is GPO not syncing between controllers?

Issues with one of the Domain Controllers can cause Group Policy replication issues. Some other notable causes of the Domain Controller not syncing are:

The cause of Group Policy replication issues can differ on your part. However, the solutions below will help you fix the problem.

How do I force synchronize GPO between Domain Controllers?

Forcing GPO replication between Domain Controllers requires advanced troubleshooting. So, you should go through the following preliminary checks before diving into it:

After following the preliminary checks above, and you’re unable to fix the sync problems, proceed with the steps below:

1. Enable the Distributed File System (DFS) in the Server Manager

Replicate the same steps (except step 6) on the second Domain Controller.

2. Perform a Non-Authoritative Sync of SYSVOL data using the File Replication Service (FRS)

Restart your device to see if the issue is fixed.

3. Fix network connectivity affecting the syncing process of the Domain Controller

Restart your computer and check if you can fix the Group Policy not syncing between Domain Controllers.

You can read about thebest HP server for Domain Controllers. You may also be interested in readinghow to fix the Group Policy blocking programson your device.

No less important, you can read abouthow to fix corrupt Local Group Policy issueson Windows and let us know which solution worked for you.

Group Policy Not Syncing Between Domain Controllers [Fix]#

Why is GPO not syncing between controllers?#

How do I force synchronize GPO between Domain Controllers?#

1. Enable the Distributed File System (DFS) in the Server Manager#

2. Perform a Non-Authoritative Sync of SYSVOL data using the File Replication Service (FRS)#

3. Fix network connectivity affecting the syncing process of the Domain Controller#