How does Qlik Replicate handle user authentication — does it integrate with Windows AD or use its own user store?

[user2828]

Hi everyone,
I have a question about user management in Qlik Replicate.

When we add users or user groups under Manage Server → Users and Groups, does Replicate connect to Windows Active Directory (AD) for authentication, or does it manage users internally?

If it does integrate with AD:

• Where do we configure the domain or authentication settings?

I’d like to understand how Replicate validates credentials — whether it uses Windows authentication or its own internal mechanism.

Thanks in advance.

[Dana_Baldwin]

Hi @user2828 

Qlik Replicate can use either Active Directory or local permissions, please see this section of the User Guide for details:

User permissions | Qlik Replicate Help

Thanks,

Dana

[user2828]

Thanks for clarifying that, appreciate it.

I have a follow-up question:
If Qlik Replicate is configured to use Active Directory (or any external authentication method), how does it actually connect to AD behind the scenes?

• Does Replicate use a service account or Windows service context to query AD?

• Is there any configuration (like LDAP connection details, domain bindings, or credentials) that we need to provide manually?

• Or does it automatically use the Windows user that the Replicate Server service is running under?

I’m trying to understand the internal mechanism — how Replicate validates credentials and fetches user/group information from AD.