SQL Server Find Orphan Users Script
Apr 17, 2026 / · 7 min read · sql server security orphan users sys.database_principals sys.server_principals sp_change_users_login database administration sql scripts security audit login management ·Orphaned database users are a common problem after database restores, server migrations, or login deletions. A database user becomes orphaned when its SID does not match any server-level login SID. This script queries sys.database_principals and sys.server_principals to find every orphaned user in a database, and shows …
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