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PyungraeCho
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Sep 08, 2021

Synchronize LDAP with Azure AD

The requirement to synchronize a Generic LDAP system such as 389DirectoryServer/OpenLDAP, with Azure AD exist, although not often. However, guides on synchronization between LDAP and Azure AD are sca...
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hnfslm
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Apr 08, 2025

Hi, I just want to clarify. When syncing Generic LDAP system with Azure AD, the userPassword attribute cannot be effectively synced right? Meaning, if the userPassword attribute contains the hashed password value, Azure AD cannot use this hashed value to authenticate the user? 

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    PyungraeCho
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    Apr 08, 2025

    Yes, it is not even possible to synchronize passwords. An additional federal authentication configuration is required

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