Using the Loopback Address

To turn loopback mode off

To enable remote access to the Web interface, turn loopback mode off. There are two methods that you can use. You can turn the loopback mode off by using the command line:

1. Run services.msc to open the Windows Service Manager.
2. In the Services list, click Micro Focus Directory Server.
3. Click Stop.
4. On a command prompt, type:

   mfds --listen-all

5. In the Services list, click Micro Focus Directory Server, and then click Start.

Alternatively, you can turn the loopback mode off using the Web interface:

1. In the Home pane of Enterprise Server Administration, click Options.
   Note: The Web interface is only accessible via localhost or the 127.0.0.1 address.
2. Click the General tab.
3. On the Configure General Options page, uncheck TCP on loopback only.
4. Click OK.
5. Run services.msc to open the Windows Service Manager.
6. In the Services list, click Micro Focus Directory Server.
7. Click Restart.

To turn loopback mode on

To disable remote access to the Web interface, turn loopback mode on. There are two methods that you can use. You can turn the loopback mode on by using the command line:

1. Run services.msc to open the Windows Service Manager.
2. In the Services list, click Micro Focus Directory Server.
3. Click Stop.
4. On a command prompt, type:

   mfds --listen-loopback

5. In the Services list, click Micro Focus Directory Server, and then click Start.

Alternatively, you can turn the loopback mode on using the Web interface:

1. In the Home pane of Enterprise Server Administration, click Options.
2. Click the General tab.
3. On the Configure General Options page, check TCP on loopback only.
4. Click OK.
5. Run services.msc to open the Windows Service Manager.
6. In the Services list, click Micro Focus Directory Server.
7. Click Restart.
   Note: The Web interface is now only accessible via localhost or the 127.0.0.1 address.