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LLDAP Lightweight LDAP Server

By Admin · Mar 15, 2026 · Updated Apr 25, 2026 · 280 views · 1 min read

What is LLDAP?

LLDAP is a lightweight LDAP server designed for authentication in self-hosted environments. Unlike OpenLDAP, LLDAP is simple to set up and manage, providing just enough LDAP functionality for SSO across your applications.

Installation

docker run -d --name lldap \
    -p 3890:3890 -p 17170:17170 \
    -v /opt/lldap:/data \
    -e LLDAP_JWT_SECRET=your-jwt-secret \
    -e LLDAP_LDAP_USER_PASS=admin_password \
    --restart unless-stopped \
    lldap/lldap:latest
# Web UI at port 17170, LDAP at port 3890

Features

  • Simple web UI for user and group management
  • LDAP protocol compatible with most applications
  • Minimal resource usage (~10MB RAM)
  • Password reset via email
  • GraphQL API for programmatic access
  • Works with Authelia, Authentik, Nextcloud, Gitea, etc.

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