Introduction
Authentication is verifying the identity of a user and this is typically handled outside of Kubernetes. You can use an external Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory for authentication into Konvoy. LDAP directories are created in organizations as a central location for authentication information for users and groups of users. By connecting your LDAP directory into Konvoy, you can authenticate into Konvoy with your company’s already trusted directory. The following procedures show you how to configure and connect your existing LDAP directory to Konvoy: