Technical Tip: Import admin users using an LDAP group

LDAP directory configuration and Admin Profile Mappings should be configured prior to completing the steps below.

Under Network> Settings > Authentication > LDAP

1. Double-click on the directory.
2. Select Search Branches.
3. Configure a group search branch mapping.

Under System > Scheduler

1. Select Synchronize Users with Directory.
2. Select the Run Now button.

Under Network > Settings > Authentication > LDAP

1. Double-click on the directory.
2. Select the Select Groups tab.
3. Place a check mark in the group to give administrative privileges to.

Under System > Scheduler

1. Select Synchronize Users with Directory.
2. Select the Run Now button.

Under System > Groups

1. Delete the group (because it was imported as a host group).
2. Add a group with the exact same name (case sensitive).
3. Select the group type Administrator.

Under Users & Hosts >  Administrators

1. Select Profile Mappings.
2. Select Add.
3. Use the drop-down menu to select the intended admin profile to give to the group.
4. Use the drop-down menu to select the intended group to give privileges to.
5. Select the Ok button.

Under System > Scheduler

1. Select Synchronize Users with Directory.
2. Select the Run Now button.