Configuring the Authentication Settings

Authentication settings allow you to configure Webdocs to authenticate a user's login name and password through an external source, such as a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server.

NOTE:

Webdocs now works with any LDAP server, not just Active Directory.

Adding a New Authentication Server

This topic shows you how to add a new LDAP authentication server. Authenticating a Webdocs user account with an existing LDAP user account allows you to manage user credentials in one central location by using the existing network security resources in your LDAP server. Authenticating Webdocs users this way means that users have fewer user names and passwords to remember.

NOTE:

You must have an LDAP-compatible server set up and running to authenticate a user's log-in with LDAP. If you have any questions,contact Fortra.

To add a new server:

  1. On the side menu of the Settings tab, click Authentication option.

    The Authentication Settings display.

  2. At the top of the Authentication Details screen, click New Server .

    The New Authentication Server page displays.

  3. (click to expand)

    Description - A description identifying the authentication server.

    Server Address - The IP address or hostname of the authentication server.

    Port Number - The port number used to connect to the authentication server.

    Sever Type - The type of authentication server. (currently only LDAP is supported)

    Domain Name - The name of the domain assigned to the LDAP server.

    Base User Distinguished Name - The base DN to the user container.

    User Authentication Type - The type of authentication to use tor the user. Select Basic for/to...., or Negotiate for/to .....

    Use SSL - To indicate whether to use SSL to securely authenticate the user.

    Secure Port Number (when 'Use SSL' is checked) - The port number used to connect securely to the authentication server. (this option is only available if the 'Use SSL' option is checked)

    Verify SSL Certificate (when 'Use SSL' is checked) - To indicate whether to validate the authentication server's SSL certificate. This is highly recommended to ensure a secure connection. (this option is only available if the 'Use SSL' option is checked)

    Use Separate User Credential- To indicate whether to use a separate credential to connect to the authentication server.

    Server Credential Authentication Type (when 'Use Separate User Credential' is checked) - The type of authentication to use for the server connection. Select Basic for/to...., or Negotiate for/to .....(this option is only available if the 'Use Separate Server Credential' option is checked)

    Server Logon Name (when 'Use Separate User Credential' is checked) - The name of the user to connect to the authentication server. (this option is only available if the 'Use Separate Server Credential' option is checked)

    Server Logon Password (when 'Use Separate User Credential' is checked) - The password of the user to connect to the authentication server. (this option is only available if the 'Use Separate Server Credential' option is checked)

  4. At the bottom of the page, click Save .

    A message displays, telling you the authentication server is added.