Configure LDAP Connection
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a protocol that allows accessing directory services. In particular, directories can store information about users, such as their usernames and passwords. This means that an LDAP service can be used as a central place for authentication: users can access multiple services using nothing but their LDAP credentials.
VirtServer supports connection with LDAP services. This way, the admin doesn't have to create any users on VirtServer: they will simply log in using their LDAP credentials.
Set up LDAP connection
To connect your VirtServer with your LDAP server:
Go to the home page of VirtServer:
https://<virtserver-host>:<port>/virtserver#/
For example, if VirtServer is installed on your local machine and you run it on the default port, use the following link:
https://localhost:9090/virtserver#/
Log in as an administrator.
Select Admin > LDAP.
Specify the URL of your LDAP server in the Provider URL field and select Apply:
Tip
You don't have to restart VirtServer for the change to take effect.
Check user connection
To check if a user can connect to VirtServer using LDAP, enter their credentials in the Check Connection section of the LDAP tab and click Check Connection:
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Notes
Users who log in to VirtServer using LDAP initially do not have administrator permissions.
Once a user logs in using an LDAP account, they will appear in the Users list. From there, an administrator can edit their info and give them administrator permissions.
You can use LDAP and regular login methods on the same VirtServer instance.
Important
If a user wants to log in using LDAP and there is already a non-LDAP user with the same login on the server, they won't be able to. To solve this issue, delete the non-LDAP user.