How to Configure LDAP Authentication for macOS Directory Services

To retrieve authentication information from a macOS Directory server, configure it as an external LDAP authentication server.

Configure LDAP Authentication for macOS Directory Services

1. Go to CONFIGURATION > Configuration Tree > Box > Infrastructure Services > Authentication Service
2. In the left menu, select LDAP Authentication.
3. Click Lock.
4. Enable LDAP as external directory service.
5. In the Basic table, add a new entry for each Base DN. Configure the following settings:
   • LDAP Base DN – Enter the distinguished name for the user organizational unit.

   • LDAP Server / Port – Enter the IP address and port for the macOS Directory server (default: port 389).

   • Anonymous – Select No.

   • LDAP Admin DN / Password – Name and password of the administrator authorized to perform LDAP queries.

     The password can consist of small and capital characters, numbers, and non alpha-numeric symbols, except the hash sign (#).

   • Group Attribute – Enter  gidNumber .
   • Cache LDAP Groups – Enable checkbox to display groups by name.
   • Logon to Authenticate – Enable checkbox.
     

   
   

6. Click OK.

7. Click Send Changes and Activate.

You can now retrieve authentication information from your macOS Directory server.