LDAP Settings configures the connection between Docbox and your Active Directory or LDAP server. When enabled, Docbox uses this connection to authenticate users and retrieve their profile information and group memberships. You can access LDAP Settings via Control Panel > System Settings > LDAP Settings.
Only Administrators can access LDAP Settings.
Click Save Configuration to apply any changes. Click Reset Changes to discard unsaved edits and restore the form to the last saved values.
Basic Settings
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Enabled | When ticked, Docbox will use LDAP/Active Directory for user authentication. |
| Provider Name | A descriptive name for the LDAP provider. Used for reference only. |
| Provider URL | The URL of the LDAP/AD server, including protocol and port — for example, ldaps://ad.docbox.com:636. |
| Timeout (seconds) | The number of seconds Docbox will wait for a response from the LDAP server before timing out. |
Server Credentials
The credentials Docbox uses to bind to the LDAP server and perform user searches.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Bind Username | The distinguished name or username of the account Docbox uses to connect to the directory. |
| Bind Password | The password for the bind account. Use the Show button to toggle visibility. |
Directory Configuration
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Base DN | The starting point in the directory from which user searches are performed — for example, DC=example,DC=com. |
| LDAP Username Field | The directory attribute that uniquely identifies a user and maps to the Docbox username. Common values are sAMAccountName (Active Directory) or uid (OpenLDAP). |
| LDAP User Search Filter | An LDAP filter expression that restricts which directory entries are recognised as Docbox users — for example, (objectClass=person). |
Certificate Configuration
If your LDAP server uses a certificate issued by an internal Certificate Authority (CA), paste the CA's public certificate here in PEM format (beginning with -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----).
Once a valid certificate is entered, Docbox parses it and displays the following details to help you confirm you have the correct certificate:
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Subject | The entity the certificate was issued to. |
| Subject Alternative Names | Any additional names covered by the certificate. |
| Issuer | The CA that issued the certificate. |
| Valid From / Valid To | The certificate's validity period. |
| Serial Number | The unique identifier of the certificate. |
| Signature Algorithm | The algorithm used to sign the certificate. |
| Key Size | The size of the certificate's public key in bits. |
| Thumbprint (SHA-1) | A fingerprint that can be used to verify the certificate's identity. |