Modify LDAP record entry

Problem

You want to modify or change a record in LDAP.

Supplanting one value with another.

Solution

Use ldapmodify from the command line.

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Example

Here is an example of modifying a record in LDAP, when you need to modify an entry to an existing record:


ldapmodify -x -v-D”cn=Manager,dc=demo,dc=net”-w secret<<EOT
dn: cn=jdoe,dc=demo,dc=net
changetype: modify
replace: mail
mail: jane.doe@demo.net
EOT


Reference

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• LDAP Docs – Quick Start Guide