# Modify Insights IIS App Pool Identity

*Applies to: Patch My PC Advanced Insights*

This section describes the steps required to change the IIS Application pool identity used for an existing Advanced Insights deployment.

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The ability to change the IIS application pool identity using the modify feature is supported in version 2.4.1 and later.
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Review the IIS Application pool identity details here: [advanced-insights-iis-application-pool-identity](https://docs.patchmypc.com/patch-my-pc-insights/advanced-insights-iis-application-pool-identity "mention")
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In the configuration modification page, select the checkbox for **'IIS Application Pool Identity'** then click **'Change Identity'**:

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Select 'Local System' or to set a custom identity using an Active Directory account, select 'Specific User':

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In this example we will set a custom identity using an Active Directory account. After entering the account username and password, (The domain value should already be pre-populated by the installer) the 'Check Credentials' button can be used to validate the account credentials entered.

Click OK

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The confirmation page is then displayed. Click close to exit the installer.

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This completes the steps required to modify the IIS Application Pool identity.