KnowledgeBuilder includes a powerful user / user group system for managing users. It also allows you to connect any number of external login sources into the software in a seamless and efficient manner. You are able to connect to any external sources by using one of our preset login sources or creating your own. Connect to external databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Etc…), any Active Directory / LDAP source, or literally any other source by using custom login source files.

Active Directory / LDAP Integration…

With your purchase of any KnowledgeBuilder license you are able to integrate with Active Directory/LDAP. Simply go to the “login sources” page and enable the LDAP login source. You can then choose the user group that should be used for your LDAP users.

Various other login sources available…

By default we include a set of login sources that can be used (without any code changes) that include: External ActiveCampaign Products, vBulletin, Active Directory / LDAP. You can also easily create your own login source.

Create your own custom login source(s)…

While we do include some popular login source files, some users may need to use a login source that we do not have a login source file for yet. The process of adding new/custom login source files is quite simple and quick. Often it only takes about 10 lines of code! We have an easy-to-follow tutorial to guide you through the process. And if you have any questions you can contact support and we will be glad to assist you.

Set the order and permissions of each source…

You can have multiple login sources enabled. Thus you can have it check LDAP first, then an external database, and then the local user system. The order is entirely up to you! You can also set the user group(s) for each login source. This allows you to set detailed permissions for each login source.