Directory Search (Mac) - Configuring Thunderbird for White Pages

Configuring Thunderbird

1. Open Thunderbird.
2. Go to Thunderbird -> Settings....
3. Select Composition.
4. Under the Addressing section, check the option Directory Server and click Edit Directories.
5. Click Add button. A new window should appear.
6. Enter the following:
   
   
   • Name: Directory Search
   • Hostname: ldap.services.wisc.edu
   • Base DN: dc=wisc,dc=edu
   • Port Number:389

     Note: SSL does not need to be checked, Authentication should be set to "None" and User name and Password need not be entered. Bind DN can be left blank.

7. Click OK.
8. Click OK.
9. Verify you have selected Directory Search from within Directory Server drop-down list.
10. Close the Settings tab.

Thunderbird is now configured to use the NIDU (formerly LDAP) server.

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