Adding endpoints using an AD domain server

You can manually import endpoints from an AD server. You can import and synchronize information about computer accounts with an LDAP or LDAPS service. You can add endpoints by identifying endpoints that are part of an AD domain server.

An instructional video on how to add a domain is available in the Fortinet Video Library.

You can add the entire domain or an organizational unit (OU) from the domain.

To add endpoints using an AD domain server:

1. Go to Endpoints > Manage Domains > Add. The Domain pane displays.

   

2. Configure the following options:

   IP address/Hostname	Enter the domain's IP address or hostname.
   Port	Enter the port number.
   Distinguished name	Enter the distinguished name (optional).
   Bind type	Select the bind type: Simple, Anonymous, or Regular. When you select Regular, you must enter the Username and Password.
   Username	Available when Bind Type is set to Regular. Enter the username.
   Password	Available when Bind Type is set to Regular. Enter the user password.
   Show Password	Available when Bind Type is set to Regular. Show or hide the password.
   LDAPS connection	Enable a secure connection protocol when Bind Type is set to Regular.
   Sync every	Enter the sync schedule between FortiClient EMS and the domain in minutes. The default is ten minutes.

3. Click Test to test the domain settings connection.
4. If the test is successful, select Save to save the new domain. If not, correct the information as required, then test the settings again.

After importing endpoints from an AD server, you can edit the endpoints. These changes do not sync back to the AD server.