LDAP Account

Overview

You can configure your accounts in SnapLogic using the Designer or Manager. You can use this account to connect to LDAP directory servers. The account settings are described below.



Account settings

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Field/Field set Description
Label*

String		 Required. Specify a unique label for the account.

Default value: N/A

Example: LDAP Account
Protocol

Dropdown list		 The Internet Protocol to connect to the LDAP server. Options available include:
  • ldap
  • ldaps
Warning: For performing certain operations like creating or updating an entry with unicode password, it is recommended to use ldaps protocol. Whenever the LDAP Snaps display an error indicating insufficient privileges (unwilling to perform), use the LDAPS protocol.

Default value: ldap

Example: ldaps
Host*

String/Expression		 Required. The IP address or host name of the LDAP server.

Default value: N/A

Example: ldap.example.com
Auth distinguished name*

String/Expression		 Required. The DN (distinguished name) of the user.

Default value: N/A

Example: cn=admin,dc=example,dc=com
Auth password

String/Expression		 The password of the user.

Default value: N/A

Example: mypassword
Authentication

Dropdown list		 The authentication mechanism to be used. Options available include:
  • simple: simple authentication
  • none: anonymous access

Default value: simple

Example: none
Port

Integer/Expression		 The port number to connect to the LDAP server. Default value to attempt: 389 for LDAP, 636 for LDAPS.

Default value: 389

Example: 636