LDAP User Settings
The User Settings interface allow administrators to define what types of directory objects RapidIdentity should consider Users and which LDAP attributes RapidIdentity should use when working with User objects.
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The available attributes in each drop-down box are based upon those attributes configured in the Global Attribute List. The Mobile Number Attribute must be defined here for SMS Authentication to be available.
If User Base DN is unknown, clicking the magnifying glass generates the LDAP directory tree.
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If the User filter is unknown, clicking the magnifying glass generates the LDAP criteria builder.
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Field | Description |
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Username Attribute | The name of the GAL attribute assigned to Username in the system |
First Name Attribute | The name of the GAL attribute assigned to First Name in the system |
Last Name Attribute | The name of the GAL attribute assigned to Last Name in the system |
Email Address Attribute | The name of the GAL attribute assigned to Email Address in the system |
Distinguishing Attribute | The name of the GAL attribute assigned to an attribute that must be unique for each user in the system. Used to detect name collisions |
Mobile Number Attribute | The name of the GAL attribute assigned to Mobile Number in the system |
User Profile Image | If checked, this enables a field with available GAL attributes to point to a Profile Image attribute if one exists |
User Base DN | The base DN in the LDAP tree for users. RapidIdentity will not be able to find or operate on User objects outside of this sub tree |
User Object Class | The LDAP object class for User objects |
User Filter | The base LDAP filter to use when searching for User objects |