LDAP and AD integration

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and AD (Active Directory) integration are both methods of enabling user authentication and authorization. LDAP is an open standard protocol used to access and maintain directory information services over a network. AD is a Microsoft-developed directory service used to manage resources in a Windows domain.

Integrating LDAP or AD with WordPress allows users to log in to WordPress using their existing LDAP or AD credentials. This can simplify the login process for users and help maintain a centralized directory for user management.

There are several plugins available that can help with LDAP and AD integration with WordPress, such as the LDAP Login for Intranet sites plugin and the WP LDAP Authentication plugin. These plugins provide options for configuring the LDAP or AD settings and mapping WordPress user roles to LDAP or AD groups.

LDAP and AD integration can also be used to synchronize user profile information between WordPress and the directory service, such as name, email, and phone number. This can help ensure that user information is consistent and up-to-date across multiple systems.