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LDAP
LDAP · N/A · LDAP · el-dap · Lightweight Directory Access Protocol · Networking · directory · identity · protocolsNetworkingLightweight Directory Access Protocol/el-dap/
Also known as: Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
LDAP is a protocol for querying and modifying directory services — users, groups, and devices in enterprise directories.
Real-World Example
An app looking up a user’s email and group membership via LDAP against Active Directory.
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