lldap is a lightweight authentication server for self-hosted environments that need LDAP-backed login without the complexity of a traditional directory service.
It provides a simplified, opinionated LDAP interface for authentication and user management, making it suitable for applications and identity components that can use LDAP as a user source. The project includes a browser-based administration interface and stores users, groups, memberships, and related data in SQL backends including SQLite, MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Uses the OPAQUE protocol with Argon2-based password storage for modern password handling.
- Offers a GraphQL API for scripting and automation.
- Supports custom user and group attributes for service-specific integrations.
- Includes a bootstrap script to enforce users, groups, and attributes from a file.
- Supports deployment from OCI images, Kubernetes, TrueNAS, distribution packages, and source builds.
- Can integrate with Linux accounts through PAM and nslcd.
- Supports LDAPS, with reverse proxy deployment recommended for securing the web interface.
- Allows users to update their own details and request password reset links when SMTP is configured.
Website: github.com/lldap/lldap
Support:
Developer: Valentin Tolmer and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
lldap is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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| GLAuth | Easy-to-use, LDAP server with configurable backends |
| RazDC | Active Directory domain controller built on Rocky Linux and Samba4 |
| Mori-bito | Terminal-based LDAP server |
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