[Sam Bauers]

I’d need more info to help out. But assuming:

1. The host/ip and optionally the port specified is correct.
2. The domain string is correct.
3. You are logging in using the uid of the user, not their full name. Usually “johndoe” instead of “John Doe”.
4. Your password is correct

Try these steps:

1. Turn off TLS encryption if it is on. Some webservers don’t handle requesting TLS connections.
2. Check the LDAP server firewall to see if it is letting you in.
3. Make sure you have set any necessary options.

Can you connect to your LDAP server using any other tools, web sites on the same server as bbPress?