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Use Secure LDAP in Serv-U

This article will provide information on how to configure the Secure LDAP Authentication in Serv-U

First published date

10/18/2019 2:12 PM

Last published date

10/18/2019 2:12 PM

Overview

Active Directory authentication through LDAP Authentication is supported in Serv-U MFT. This is not supported with FTP licenses.

Secure LDAP is also available for Serv-U MFT when installed in a Windows server. Secure LDAP is not supported in Serv-U MFT installed on Linux servers.

Lastly, Secure LDAP is only available with Serv-U versions 15.1.6 and above.

Product section

Serv-U Managed File Transfer & Serv-U FTP Server

Resolution

- Access the Serv-U Management Console
- Go to Domains > Users
- Go to LDAP Authentication tab
- Click Add LDAP server or edit an existing LDAP server entry
- Make sure to use the FQDN of the AD server instead of the IP address in the server host information
- Tick the "Use secure LDAP" (port will automatically change to 636)
- Save

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