OpenLDAP Command Reference

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ldapsearch : used to search a DIT 

ldapsearch -W -D "<root DN>" -x

This one is very common and the options are explained as follows:

-W Prompt for bind password. -D Bind DN (specified). -x Use simple authentication.


ldapdelete : used to delete objects 

ldapdelete -x -D "<root DN>" -W "<object DN to delete>"


Modify a DN or move an entry 

ldapmodify -x -D "cn=manager,dc=example,dc=com" -W << EOF
 dn: uid=cupsd,ou=people,dc=example,dc=com
 changetype: moddn
 newrdn: uid=cupsd
 deleteoldrdn: 1
 newSuperior: ou=serviceaccounts,ou=people,dc=example,dc=com
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