Deploy OpenLDAP + phpLDAPadmin on Your Own Server
OpenLDAP with administration interface
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What is OpenLDAP + phpLDAPadmin?
OpenLDAP Software is an open source implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
Self-Host OpenLDAP + phpLDAPadmin
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
phpldapadmin:
image: osixia/openldap:1.4.0
environment:
LDAP_ADMIN_PASSWORD: ${openldap_ldap}-admin-password
LDAP_DOMAIN: your-domain.com
LDAP_ORGANISATION: ${openldap_ldap}-organisation
volumes:
- phpldapadmin-db:/var/lib/ldap
- phpldapadmin-config:/etc/ldap/slapd.d
phpldapadmin-admin:
image: osixia/phpldapadmin:0.9.0
environment:
PHPLDAPADMIN_HTTPS: "false"
PHPLDAPADMIN_LDAP_HOSTS: phpldapadmin
PHPLDAPADMIN_SERVER_ADMIN: ${phpldapadmin_admin}-email
PHPLDAPADMIN_SERVER_PATH: https://phpldapadmin-admin.your-domain.com
PHPLDAPADMIN_TRUST_PROXY_SSL: "true"
depends_on:
- phpldapadmin
volumes:
phpldapadmin-db: {}
phpldapadmin-config: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host OpenLDAP + phpLDAPadmin?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
osixia/openldap:${openldap_version}Official Docs
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