Sync Your Directory From AD or LDAP

Your Active Directory or LDAP server already holds your most accurate employee and organizational data, spread across domain controllers and organizational units. Re-entering or re-exporting that data into WordPress by hand creates inconsistencies, delays, and unnecessary risk.

This integration connects WordPress directly to your AD or LDAP server, keeping your directory and org chart automatically aligned. Your data stays accurate and current, with no manual updates or duplicate maintenance.

Your AD or LDAP server remains the single source of truth. WordPress simply mirrors the data.

Who This Addon is Built For

This addon is designed for organizations that require accuracy, security, and predictable behavior:

• Enterprise IT teams running their own domain controllers or LDAP servers
• HR departments maintaining employee records in an on-premises directory
• Universities, healthcare providers, and government agencies with strict data residency requirements
• Agencies managing multiple client intranets across different network environments

It works with on-premises Active Directory and standard LDAP servers, giving teams confidence that their employee data is always aligned and reliable.

Simple, Predictable Setup

Get started in three steps. No ongoing manual maintenance required:

1. Install the Employee Directory plugin
2. Add the Active Directory/LDAP Addon and connect to your server
3. Map fields, set sync priority and filters, and enable automated sync

Once configured, synchronization runs automatically in the background, keeping employee data up to date at all times.

Key Capabilities

1. Automatic Sync — sync employee records in real time as they're created, updated, or removed in Active Directory or any LDAP server. Configure multiple AD servers independently for a unified directory across multiple entities.
2. Data Sync Priority — set sync priority across multiple AD servers by dragging and dropping connections in order.
3. Field Selection — choose specific AD or LDAP fields to sync, tailored to your organization's needs.
4. Flexible Configuration — pull from one or many Host/Domain Controllers, or set a Base DN to define search scope. Supports WP Cron-based automated imports.
5. Advanced Filters — user or group-based filters to sync only relevant records, useful for large organizations.
6. Detailed Audit Trail — monitor new, updated, ignored, and deleted records for a full sync history.
7. Scheduled Sync Options — run on demand or schedule weekly, daily, twice daily, hourly, and more.
8. Secure Connections — TLS or SSL (LDAPS) between WordPress and your AD/LDAP server.
9. Data Deletion Options — choose whether deleted records are kept, trashed, or permanently removed.
10. Reporting Hierarchies and Org Charts — automatically build reporting structures and org charts from AD/LDAP data.

Why Choose This Addon Over a Custom Integration

Building a custom AD or LDAP connection means managing server authentication, directory schema changes, and ongoing security reviews across every domain controller you connect. This addon provides a safer, faster, and lower-risk alternative:

• Faster implementation. Connect your AD or LDAP server without writing a line of code.
• Predictable cost. No unexpected development bills as your directory structure evolves.
• No custom code to maintain, reducing long-term IT overhead.
• A supported, production-ready solution, enterprise-tested and reliable.

Requirements

• WordPress
• Employee Directory plugin
• Active Directory or LDAP server access

Get Started Today

Use your Active Directory or LDAP server as the authoritative source for employee data and keep your WordPress employee directory synchronized automatically.

• Install the Employee Directory plugin
• Add the Active Directory/LDAP Addon
• Connect your server to begin syncing
• Read the full setup guide