LDAP Authentication

CompleteFTP Enterprise MFT Edition supports LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) authentication, allowing users to log in using credentials stored in an external LDAP directory. This includes popular directory services such as OpenLDAP.

Flexible configuration

The LDAP authenticator is configured via a user-friendly interface. Administrators can specify the server address and port, whether to use SSL/TLS encryption, and optionally provide bind credentials for secure querying of the directory. The protocol version is also configurable.

To locate user records in the directory, a customizable Distinguished Name (DN) query is used. Advanced options allow administrators to test login credentials and enable user-name prefix matching.

When to use LDAP

LDAP authentication is ideal for organizations that already maintain a central user directory. It avoids duplication of user data, simplifies account management, and ensures consistent access control across systems.

Find out more about how to configure authenticators in CompleteFTP.