4. User and Access Management4.3 Authentication Settings
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4.3 Authentication Settings

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4.3.1 LDAP Server Configuration#

The VGN Access tab (see Section 2.7.3.1) provides LDAP server configuration for directory service integration. The LDAP servers table displays Name, Server URL, Base DN, and action buttons for Edit and Delete.

Click Add LDAP Server to configure a new LDAP connection with the following parameters:

Parameter Description
Name A descriptive name for this LDAP configuration
Description Purpose and scope of the LDAP integration
Server URL LDAP server hostname or IP address
Port LDAP service port
Base DN Base Distinguished Name for directory searches
Bind DN Distinguished Name for LDAP binding
Bind Password Password for the bind user
Use SSL/TLS Toggle encrypted connection
User Search Filter LDAP filter for user searches
Group Search Filter LDAP filter for group searches
Group Attribute Attribute used to identify groups

4.3.2 LDAP Credentials for G-Token Deployment#

The G-Token Deployment view (see Section 2.5.4.4) includes LDAP credentials management for Active Directory integration. Click the LDAP Credentials button to open the management interface.

Click Add LDAP Credential to configure a new connection with the following sections:

Basic Info:

Parameter Description
Display Name A descriptive name for this LDAP connection

Connection:

Parameter Description
LDAP Server Hostname or IP address of the LDAP server
Port LDAP service port (default: 389 for plaintext, 636 for SSL)
SSL / TLS Encryption Encryption method selection. Options include SSL/TLS or Plaintext β€” not recommended

Authentication:

Parameter Description
Username / Bind DN Distinguished Name for LDAP binding
Bind Password Password for the bind user

Directory:

Parameter Description
Base DN Base Distinguished Name for directory searches
Search Filter Optional LDAP filter to restrict search results

4.3.3 LDAP List in Settings Policies#

The LDAP List within the Settings Policies Credentials sub-tab (see Section 2.15.2.1.3) provides additional LDAP configuration management. Click the Add button to configure a new LDAP connection with the following parameters:

Parameter Description
Name A descriptive name for the LDAP connection
URL LDAP server URL
Start TLS Enables TLS encryption when active
Bind User Username for LDAP binding
Bind Password Password for the bind user
Connection Certificate Certificate for the LDAP connection
TLS Certificate TLS certificate file
TLS Key TLS key file
Certificate Validation Enables certificate validation when active
Ldap Extension Additional LDAP extension parameters

4.3.4 MFA Policies#

The MFA Policies tab within the VGN module (see Section 2.7.4) manages multi-factor authentication requirements for VPN access. The MFA policies table displays Policy Name, Description, Timeout, Channels, and action buttons.

Click Add New Policy to create an MFA policy with the following parameters:

Parameter Description
Policy Name A descriptive name for the policy
Description Purpose and scope of the policy
Timeout (seconds) Time limit for MFA code entry (range: 30-600 seconds)

MFA Channels β€” select at least one:

Channel Description
DISCORD Discord-based verification
EMAIL Email-based verification
SMS SMS-based verification
TELEGRAM Telegram-based verification
TOTP Time-based One-Time Password (authenticator app)

Note: You must select at least one MFA channel. The system will display a validation message: "Please select at least one MFA channel."

4.3.5 Web Interface Login#

The Guardpot web interface (see Section 1.3.1) uses email-based authentication. Navigate to the configured DNS address and enter the default credentials:

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