Directory Search (iOS) - Configuring iPad for White Pages

This document describes how to configure the iPad to access the campus LDAP server for directory service information.

Configuring the iPad

Note: these instructions are for iOS 5+.

  1. Select Settingsfrom the Home Screen.

    Select Settings from the Home Screen.

  2. Select Mail, Contacts, Calendars, click Add Account..., and then touch Other.

    Select Mail, Contacts, Calendars, click Add Account, and then touch Other

  3. Select Add LDAP Account.

    Touch Add LDAP Account.

  4. Enter the following LDAP account information:

    • Server: ldap.services.wisc.edu
    • User Name: leave blank
    • Password: leave blank
    • Description: Directory Search
  5. Enter in LDAP information.

  6. Press Next.

  7. Select Continueto continue setting up without SSL.

    Select Continue.

  8. Select Netscape Root.

    Select Netscape Root.

  9. Replace with the following information:

    • Base: dc=wisc,dc=edu
    • Description: wisc, edu
    • Search Scope: Subtree
  10. Enter in the search settings.

  11. Select LDAP back button in the upper left. Then press Save.

    Press Save.

    Your iPad is now configured for LDAP.

Using Directory Services

Now when composing a message, you can begin typing a name or email address in the To/Cc/Bcc field, and results from Directory Search will appear below your cursor. Select a matching name/address to add it to the corresponding field.

Another way to perform a search is the following:

  1. Open Contacts.
  2. Select Groups from the upper left, and choose Directory Search.
  3. Search for name or email address and results will appear below.