LDAP Authentication
LDAP authentication provides an additional layer of security for data on a DXA account.
Enabling LDAP authentication on a DXA account
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On the navigation bar, go to settings > Account Settings > Security and click LDAP.
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In the LDAP area, select LDAP Integration Enabled.
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Enter the LDAP Domain and LDAP Hostname used to make the connection.
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Enter the LDAP Port to use.Note: The LDAP port is normally 389 for LDAP or 636 for LDAPS.
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In Request Timeout (seconds), enter the number of seconds for DXA to wait to connect to the LDAP server for a response before abandoning.
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Click Save.
LDAP authentication is now enabled on the account.
Adding LDAP authentication to DXA users
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Add a role with a group name matching the relevant group name in the LDAP account.
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When adding or editing a user, in the Authentication Provider dropdown menu, select LDAP.
The LDAP authentication settings appear.
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Enter the user's LDAP User name and an LDAP Search Filter.
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Click Save User.