- How do you specify an identity for an application pool?
- Should application pools be set to run as application pool identity?
How do you specify an identity for an application pool?
Right-click the application pool and click Advanced Settings. In the Process Model section, select Identity and click the Properties button . In the Application Pool Identity dialog box, select the Custom account option and click Set.
Should application pools be set to run as application pool identity?
It is recommended that Application Pools be set to run as ApplicationPoolIdentity unless there is an underlying reason that the application pool needs to run as a specified end user account. One example where this is needed is for web farms using Kerberos authentication.