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Genetec ClearID™ User Guide
Genetec ClearID™ User Guide
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  • About ClearID
  • What's new
  • Deployment preparation
  • Account configuration
  • ClearID plugin
  • Managing identities and users
  • Credential synchronization
  • Managing sites
  • Managing visitors
  • Managing areas
  • Managing visitor watchlists
  • Role-based access control
  • Connecting to other systems
  • Visitor management devices
  • Troubleshooting
  • Additional resources
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  2. Connecting to other systems

    Learn how to connect ClearID to other systems.

  3. Synchronizing identities using LDAP

    To automate role-based access control and assign people to roles, you can synchronize Active Directory (AD) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) attributes using the LDAP Synchronization Agent in Genetec ClearID™.

  • About ClearID

    Learn about the ClearID self-service physical access management solution.

  • What's new

    Check out what's new in the latest update to ClearID.

  • Deployment preparation

    Check your compatibility and deployment requirements.

  • Account configuration

    Learn how to configure and customize the ClearID portal.

  • ClearID plugin

    Learn how to download and install the plugin.

  • Managing identities and users

    Learn how to manage identities and users.

  • Credential synchronization
  • Managing sites

    Learn how to manage sites.

  • Managing visitors

    Learn how to manage visit requests and access requests.

  • Managing areas

    Learn how to manage areas.

  • Managing visitor watchlists

    Learn how to manage visitor access using watchlists.

  • Role-based access control

    Learn about role-based access control.

  • Connecting to other systems

    Learn how to connect ClearID to other systems.

    • Authenticating your connection

      To allow external applications to synchronize data or issue API commands, you must first authenticate the connection in Genetec ClearID™.

    • Data synchronization overview

      Setting up data synchronization in Genetec ClearID™ involves learning some concepts, configuring the synchronization solution for your identity data, and the webhook integration options that are relevant for your organization.

    • Synchronizing identities using Microsoft Entra ID

      To map external system attributes to internal identity profiles, Account administrators and IT security personnel can synchronize identities using Microsoft Entra ID in Genetec ClearID™.

    • Synchronizing identities using Cloud CSV

      To synchronize attributes from CSV files into Genetec ClearID™ identity attributes, you can use the web portal's Cloud CSV synchronization.

    • How identities are synchronized using an API

      Use the Genetec ClearID™ API to code your own solutions to automate various functions in ClearID. The primary use for the REST API is synchronizing identities, however many other scenarios are also possible.

    • Synchronizing identities using the SCIM integration

      To synchronize external system attributes from a supported identity provider into Genetec ClearID™ identity attributes, you can use the System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) integration. These identity attributes can then be used in ClearID to assign people to roles and automate role-based access control.

    • Synchronizing identities using One Identity

      To automate role-based access control and assign people to roles, you can synchronize external system attributes using the One Identity Synchronization Tool in Genetec ClearID™.

    • Synchronizing identities using LDAP

      To automate role-based access control and assign people to roles, you can synchronize Active Directory (AD) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) attributes using the LDAP Synchronization Agent in Genetec ClearID™.

      • About ClearID LDAP Synchronization Agent

        The Genetec ClearID™ LDAP Synchronization Agent is a Windows application that is used to synchronize Active Directory (AD) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) attributes into Genetec ClearID™ identity attributes.

      • LDAP attributes to ClearID attribute mappings

        The mapping of Active Directory (AD) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) attributes to Genetec ClearID™ identity attributes ensures data consistency and supports automated role-based access control.

      • Configuring the ClearID LDAP Synchronization Agent

        To automate identity processing and role-based access control, IT and security personnel must configure directory and API settings in the LDAP Synchronization Agent for Genetec ClearID™.

  • Visitor management devices

    Learn about the ClearID Self-Service Kiosk mobile app that simplifies visitor management and check-in.

  • Troubleshooting

    Troubleshoot common issues that can occur.

  • Additional resources

    Need tech support or product information? Check out these resources.

  • Glossary

Synchronizing identities using LDAP

2026-05-06Last updated

To automate role-based access control and assign people to roles, you can synchronize Active Directory (AD) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) attributes using the LDAP Synchronization Agent in Genetec ClearID™.

Procedure

  1. Learn about the Genetec ClearID™ LDAP Synchronization Agent.
  2. Learn about LDAP attributes to ClearID attribute mappings.
  3. Configure the Genetec ClearID™ LDAP Synchronization Agent.
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