In simple English
This tool gives you a web page to manage user accounts and groups stored in an LDAP directory, which acts as a central database for user logins. It hides the difficult technical details of LDAP behind simple web forms. You can let non-technical staff create accounts or reset passwords safely. Advanced users can still view and edit the raw directory data directly. It is free to download and use on your own web server.
What it is
LDAP Account Manager is a web application written in PHP (a programming language for web pages) that provides a graphical interface for managing directory services. It simplifies user management, group settings, and security keys without requiring direct command-line edits.
What it is good for
System administrators and IT teams who need an easy way to manage user logins and permissions across multiple services without editing raw text files.
- Hides complex directory structures behind clear web forms.
- Supports modern security keys like YubiKey and Duo.
- Includes a raw directory browser for advanced users.
- Requires an existing LDAP directory server to connect to.
- Written in PHP, so you need a working web server setup.
- Uses a custom or mixed open-source licence model that requires checking the copyright file.
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Download the package from the official website at https://www.ldap-account-manager.org/ and set it up on your PHP-compatible web server.