The following describes the configuration of Thunderbird using Windows for the integration of the DFN PKI LDAP directory service.
Configure the DFN PKI directory as the new address book. Click "Address Book" in the menu bar.
Address Book tab in Thunderbird
Once the address book is open, click on File -> New -> "LDAP Directory".
New LDAP Directory
Please enter the following information in the newly opened window and confirm with OK:
Name
DFN PKI LDAP
Server address
ldap.pca.dfn.de
Base DN
O=DFN-Verein,c=DE
Port number
636
Use encrypted connection
Yes, SSL
all other options can be kept
Entered data
To use the DFN PKI LDAP directory server with certificates please open the "preferences".
Select preferences in the menu
Click the Compose button on the left. Scroll to the "Addressing" tab and activate the DFN PKI LDAP server by selecting it in the "LDAP directory server" field.
Activated LDAP directory
Finally you have to select the LDAP directory for the TU Mail account. To do this, go to Tools -> "Account Settings".
Select "Accounts Settings"
Choose under "Compose & Addressing" in the section Addressing, "Use my global LDAP server preferences for this account".
Account Activation LDAP Directory
If you want to write a new mail now you can enter terms or persons directly in the address line and you will get the LDAP suggestions.