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Configure the remote LDAP server on FortiAuthenticator

Configure the remote LDAP server on FortiAuthenticator

To configure the LDAP server:
  1. Go to Authentication > Remote Auth. Servers > LDAP and click Create New.
  2. Configure the following settings:
    1. Name: Provide a name for the remote LDAP server.
    2. Primary server name/IP: Enter the IP address for the AD (Active Directory) source.
    3. Base distinguished name: Configure the based distinguished name for your AD source.
    4. Bind type: Select Regular.
    5. Username/Password: Enter the username and password for your AD source.
      The remaining settings can be left in their default state.
  3. Click OK to save your changes.
To configure the Active Directory realm:
  1. Go to Authentication > User Management > Realms and click Create New.
  2. Configure a name for the realm and select your LDAP server as the User source.
  3. Click OK to save your changes.

Configure the remote LDAP server on FortiAuthenticator

Configure the remote LDAP server on FortiAuthenticator

To configure the LDAP server:
  1. Go to Authentication > Remote Auth. Servers > LDAP and click Create New.
  2. Configure the following settings:
    1. Name: Provide a name for the remote LDAP server.
    2. Primary server name/IP: Enter the IP address for the AD (Active Directory) source.
    3. Base distinguished name: Configure the based distinguished name for your AD source.
    4. Bind type: Select Regular.
    5. Username/Password: Enter the username and password for your AD source.
      The remaining settings can be left in their default state.
  3. Click OK to save your changes.
To configure the Active Directory realm:
  1. Go to Authentication > User Management > Realms and click Create New.
  2. Configure a name for the realm and select your LDAP server as the User source.
  3. Click OK to save your changes.