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burakyigit
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burakyigit
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December 27, 2022

Technical Tip: How to create LDAPS with exchange server

Description This article describes how to create a secure LDAP (LDAPS) connection.
Scope FortiMail.
Solution
  1. Navigate to Profile -> LDAP and create a New profile.

 

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  1. In the LDAP profile window, configure the appropriate details:
  • Profile name.
  • Server name/IP.
  • Port: 636.
  • Use secure connection: SSL.
  • Choose the Client certificate from the certificate pool (if the certificate is not in the pool, add it in System -> Certificate -> Local Certificate).
  • Set the Default Bind.
    • Base DN.
    • Bind DN.
    • Bind password.

After the LDAP profile is set, select 'Apply' and 'OK'.

 

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  1. Edit the LDAPS profile again and in the 'Default Bind' area, select the Browse.. button. The LDAP entries should show up.

 

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If the entries are not loaded, the configuration is not correct, or the LDAP server is unreachable. Make sure that port 636 is not blocked.

 

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