LDAP Directory Information
LDAP Directory InformationLightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an open protocol for sharing directory information and can be used as an alternative to CAS to allow users to log in to a web application using their GT Account Username and password. Unless your application doesn't support CAS, it's best to use it instead of LDAP, since LDAP requires obtaining a special GTED LDAP user account for your application.
If you just want basic directory information for users without the ability to do user authentication, there is a public GT LDAP server called 'Whitepages' that can be queried from any server or workstation on-campus.
LDAP Guides and Resources
Whitepages GT Directory Server
Whitepages GT Directory ServerThere is a public-facing LDAP server from which you can pull general directory information from without authentication. This server is only accessible from servers and workstations located on one of the Georgia Tech campus subnets.
Connection Settings
Use the default settings, unless otherwise stated beow:
- LDAP Server Type - Open LDAP
- LDAP Server - ldap://whitepages.gatech.edu
- LDAP Port - 389
- Binding Method - Anonymous Bind
- Base DNs for LDAP users, groups, and other entires this server configuration - dc=whitepages,dc=gatech,dc=edu
- AuthName attribute - uid
- Email attribute - mail
Testing Queries
To test queries, see the OIT article on LDAP.
Specific Clients
- Mac Mail: LDAP Server: whitepages.gatech.edu (adding "ldap://" into the field causes the lookup to fail for me. --Sterling)