I have sharepoint 2013 farm and currently we are using windows authentication using AD but now we have to use forms based authentication only for all AD users as per business requirement so please tell us how we can achieve this.

sushma Kumari 41 Reputation points
2023-01-24T09:59:08.54+00:00

I have SharePoint 2013 farm and currently we are using windows authentication using AD for all web applications.

But now we have to use forms based authentication (FBA) only for all AD users as per business requirement so please tell us how we can achieve this.

I have already enabled FBA using article SharePoint 2013: Form based Authentication (FBA) - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki (microsoft.com)

But in this article, they are adding new users in IIS and authenticating users using SQL. But in my case we have to allow all existing AD users to use forms based authentication.

Please suggest.

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  1. Emily Du-MSFT 50,006 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-01-25T08:59:11.43+00:00

    You could convert SharePoint 2013 classic-mode web application to claims-based web application by using following PowerShell.

    Convert-SPWebApplication -Identity "http:// <servername>:port" -From Legacy -To Claims -RetainPermissions [-Force]
    

    Here're some references for you:

    https://www.sharepointdiary.com/2013/04/convert-classic-mode-authentication-to-claims-based-authentication-sharepoint-2010.html

    https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/symantec-security-software/identity-security/single-sign-on-agent-for-sharepoint/12-52sp1/configuring/configure-sharepoint/modify-an-existing-classic-authentication-to-claims-based-authentication-using-powershell.html

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  2. sushma Kumari 41 Reputation points
    2023-01-25T09:19:04.33+00:00

    User's image

    My web application is already claims based . see snapshot.

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  3. Limitless Technology 44,526 Reputation points
    2023-01-25T16:10:13.81+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query.

    Kindly follow the steps provided below to resolve your issue.

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  4. Limitless Technology 44,526 Reputation points
    2023-01-25T16:10:28.4933333+00:00

    Double post

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