maker ldapjs use tls

Question

Is it possible to make ldapjs (with nodejs) use TLS instead of just SSL ?

If yes, how would I set this ?

If no, are their any other ldap libraries for nodejs that support TLS ?

The only information I can find is ldaps:// the latter would connect over SSL (note that this will not use the LDAP TLS extended operation, but literally an SSL connection to port 636, as in LDAP v2).

And on the homepage says Doesn't support TLS extended operation (seriously, just use SSL)

Any suggestions on a solution if I'm required to use TLS to connect to the ldap server?

Yes. Sorry still learning about ldap ,startTLS and SSL/TLS and got a bit mixed up. This helped openldap.org/lists/openldap-software/200305/msg00084.html — lxx

Timelot Timelot · Accepted Answer · 2017-03-20T13:23:43

Even though it's an old question, I wanted to add the following answer:

var options = {
    'rejectUnauthorized': false, 
};

var client= ldap.createClient({
    url: 'ldap://127.0.0.1:389' 
    tlsOptions: options
});     

client.starttls(options,[], function(err) {
    console.log('inside the starttls callback');
    client.bind('cn=admin,dc=example,dc=com', 'admin',callback );
});

maker ldapjs use tls

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