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Validator: LDAP
The LDAP validator allows you to authenticate a user using the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol v3.
Parameters
Parameter | Description |
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server | Name of the host providing the LDAP service. |
port | Optional. Port number of the LDAP service. Default: 389. |
binddn | Optional. Bind Distinguished Name (user). If none is provided an anonymous bind will be attempted. |
bindpw | Bind Password (password). |
basedn | Base Distinguished Name. |
filter | A filter that defines the conditions that must be fulfilled in order for the search to match a given entry. |
tls | Optional. Enable the use of TLS based integrity. Defaults to 0. |
ca_file | Optional. It's the CA filename. Must be provided if TLS is enabled. |
Compatibility
This validator is compatible with the basic scheme.
Notes
The server address can be specified as an IP address or a hostname.
Base DN, also known as search base, identifies the part of the directory tree you want to manage.
Bind DN is the user name.