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Directory Authentication

LDAP and Active Directory authentication

Overview

Directory authentication validates user credentials against an LDAP directory or Microsoft Active Directory. This is the most common authentication method for enterprise environments.

Configuration

LDAP Authentication Scheme

Authentication Scheme:
  Name: ldap-auth
  Type: LDAP Basic Authentication

  LDAP Connection:
    URL: ldaps://ldap.example.com:636
    Base DN: dc=example,dc=com
    Bind DN: cn=josso-service,ou=services,dc=example,dc=com
    Bind Password: [encrypted]

  User Search:
    Search Base: ou=users,dc=example,dc=com
    Search Filter: (uid={0})

  Authentication:
    Method: Simple Bind
    Password Attribute: userPassword