Active Directory: Authenticate user

Test authentication with username and password.

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Test authentication with username and password.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Authenticate user under Active Directory › Search & Auth, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
Connection nameYesConnection name
Username to testYesUsername to authenticate
Password to testYesPassword to test
VariableYesName of the variable where the result will be stored Default: authenticated.

What it gives back

  • {authenticated} – True if credentials are valid

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Errors

ErrorDescription
Connection not foundNo connection exists with the specified name

Tips

  • This function does not raise an exception on invalid credentials; it returns false instead, allowing you to handle failed authentication gracefully

Related functions

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