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An LDAP directory organizing users, groups, and services, with authentication, directory queries, access control.

What Is LDAP? Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Explained

LDAP is the standard protocol for querying and modifying directory services like Active Directory. It runs on port 389 (plaintext) or 636 (TLS). This explainer covers LDAP operations, Active Directory integration, LDAPS, and security best practices.

Jul 23, 202611 min readintermediateEmanuel De Almeida