> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.phishy.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a directory service protocol and is used to create, manage and query directories where users, groups, devices and other data are stored in a centralized database. LDAP is used to provide authentication, authorization and other directory services, especially in large organizations and networks.

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  Authentication, directory management, authorization, address book service, and centralized identity management are features that enable organizations to use LDAP to organize and strengthen user identities, access rights, and communication data.
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