Yes! The platform supports connecting to an external directory service such as LDAP or Active Directory.
This means you don’t need to manage separate accounts. They can log in to the platform using their existing external credentials. Once connected, the platform automatically handles user authentication, group membership, and single sign-on (SSO).
✅ Advantages:
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Centralized user management (no duplicate accounts)
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Users log in with credentials they already know
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Works well in corporate or enterprise environments with an existing directory
⚠️ Things to note:
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The external directory remains the single source of truth, users must be managed there
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If the external directory is unavailable, logins to the platform may also fail
Here's a detailed overview of the possible scenarios and settings: https://docs.cloudron.io/user-directory/