Account Settings
When adding a new User Directory the first step is to configure the User Directory Account Settings.
The table below describes the required fields:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Server Address | Address of the User Directory server from where the users will be synchronized |
| Port | The port that will be used to connect to User Directory Note: the default port for LDAP is 389 and the default port for LDAPS is 636 |
| Authentication Protocol | Unsecure: Use basic authentication (simple bind) Less unsecure: Request secure authentication Note: AD DS uses Kerberos and possibly NTLM to authenticate the client Secure communication: Attaches a cryptographic signature to the message that both identifies the sender and ensures that the message has not been modified in transit. Note: AD DS requires the Certificate Server to be installed to support Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or TLS encryption. |
| Username | Username of a user inside the User Directory who has read permissions |
| Password | The user's password to be used |
| User Directory Type | Active Directory: Integrate with Active Directory LDAP Directory: Integrate with any custom User Directory that supports the LDAP protocol Note: Integration with LDAP Directory will require some extra fields to be completed. |