LDAP Authentication

LDAP authentication provides an additional layer of security for data on a DXA account.

Enabling LDAP authentication on a DXA account

  1. On the navigation bar, go to Settings button settings > Account Settings > Security and click LDAP.LDAP authentication settings

  2. In the LDAP area, select LDAP Integration Enabled.LDAP authentication integration settings

  3. Enter the LDAP Domain and LDAP Hostname used to make the connection.

  4. Enter the LDAP Port to use.
    Note: The LDAP port is normally 389 for LDAP or 636 for LDAPS.
  5. In Request Timeout (seconds), enter the number of seconds for DXA to wait to connect to the LDAP server for a response before abandoning.

  6. Click Save.

LDAP authentication is now enabled on the account.

Adding LDAP authentication to DXA users

  1. Add a role with a group name matching the relevant group name in the LDAP account.

  2. When adding or editing a user, in the Authentication Provider dropdown menu, select LDAP.

    The LDAP authentication settings appear.LDAP authentication provider settings available when adding or editing a user

  3. Enter the user's LDAP User name and an LDAP Search Filter.

  4. Click Save User.