Setting the Authentication Method for Login

To set the authentication method for login

1. Navigate to the Device > Users > Settings > Authentication page.

2. Select one of the following authentication methods from User authentication method:

   Local Users	To configure users in the local database, use the Users > Local Users and Users > Local Groups pages. For more information on configuring local users and groups, refer to Configuring Local Users and Configuring Local Groups.
   RADIUS	If you have more than 1,000 users or want to add an extra layer of security for authenticating users to the SonicWall, you can select "Use RADIUS" for user authentication. This requires users to log into the SonicWall using HTTPS to encrypt the password sent to the device. If a user attempts to log in using HTTP, the browser is automatically redirected to HTTPS. For information on configuring RADIUS, refer to Configuring RADIUS.
   RADIUS + Local Users	If you want to use both RADIUS and the SonicWall local user database for authentication, refer to Configuring RADIUS.
   LDAP	If you use a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server or a Microsoft Active Directory (AD) server to maintain all your user account data, it is essential to ensure proper configuration and security measures are in place. For information about configuring LDAP, refer to Configuring LDAP.
   LDAP + Local Users	If you want to use both LDAP and the SonicWall local user database for authentication. For information about configuring LDAP, refer to Configuring LDAP.
   TACACS+	If you use the Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+) protocol for authentication.
   TACACS+ + Local Users	If you use the Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+) protocol along with the SonicWall local user database for authentication.

3. Click Accept.