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title: Use LDAP
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# Use LDAP

These pages show you how to use DS LDAP features and command-line tools.

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#### [Tools](about-tools.html)

Find DS tools.

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#### [Authentication](client-auth.html)

Understand LDAP binds.

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#### [Searches](search-ldap.html)

Look up DS entries.

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#### [Comparisons](compare-ldap.html)

Compare LDAP attributes.

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#### [Updates](write-ldap.html)

Add, modify, rename, delete.

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#### [Passwords](change-password.html)

Manage passwords.