[GH-ISSUE #1145] [FEATURE REQUEST] Use SSSD instead of NSLCD for unix pam #409

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opened 2026-02-27 08:17:08 +03:00 by kerem · 3 comments
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Originally created by @vmd1 on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/lldap/lldap/issues/1145

Motivation
nslcd is no longer actively supported, but sssd is, as well as having a much larger variety of feautures

Describe the solution you'd like
A change of the guide for unix pam to allow it to use sssd

Describe alternatives you've considered
I'm going to try setting it up tomorrow and see if it works, if it does i'll see if i can make a guide + send a pr

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Originally created by @vmd1 on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/lldap/lldap/issues/1145 **Motivation** nslcd is no longer actively supported, but sssd is, as well as having a much larger variety of feautures **Describe the solution you'd like** A change of the guide for unix pam to allow it to use sssd **Describe alternatives you've considered** I'm going to try setting it up tomorrow and see if it works, if it does i'll see if i can make a guide + send a pr **Additional context** Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
kerem 2026-02-27 08:17:08 +03:00
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@nitnelave commented on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025):

If you can make it work, it'll be most welcome!

<!-- gh-comment-id:2770663346 --> @nitnelave commented on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025): If you can make it work, it'll be most welcome!
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@vmd1 commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025):

Just pinging in to say i managed to get it working, and I'm making a guide to add.

i'm also planning on adding a small section on how to do ssh public key sync from ldap, and how to sync permissions such as sudo or docker groups

<!-- gh-comment-id:2775306765 --> @vmd1 commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025): Just pinging in to say i managed to get it working, and I'm making a guide to add. i'm also planning on adding a small section on how to do ssh public key sync from ldap, and how to sync permissions such as sudo or docker groups
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@vmd1 commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025):

I've sent a PR in with my changes: Move from NSLCD to SSSD

<!-- gh-comment-id:2775479415 --> @vmd1 commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025): I've sent a PR in with my changes: [Move from NSLCD to SSSD](https://github.com/lldap/lldap/pull/1146)
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