Domain account with SQL access, but no SQL Login associated

  • I have been using a domain account to log onto our SQL Server and into SSMS. I can connect to all system and user database and administer them. This domain account basically has the same SQL permissions as the 'sa' account. What I can't understand is that there is NO SQL Login listed for this domain account, nor can even add one. If I attempt to add the domain account as a login, the message I receive is

    An object (User or Built-in security principal) with the following name cannot be found...

    How is this even possible? I've searched around, but have not found anyone with this same setup.

    BTW - I did not set up this server or install SQL Server. I inherited it.

    Thank you for any help you might be able to provide.

  • Run

    exec xp_logininfo '<domain account'

    It should provide you with the information as to what group the user resides in which provides the access which will help you track things down.



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  • Thank you so much, this answered my question!

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