LDAP
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
Application Layer — Security & VPN
Protocol Overview
Full Name
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
Abbreviation
LDAP
OSI Layer
Application Layer
Category
Security & VPN
Default Port
389, 636
RFC
RFC 4511
About LDAP
Protocol for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services. Used for authentication and user/group management.
Application Layer
Security & VPN
Port 389, 636
Standards Reference
LDAP is defined in RFC 4511, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.