diff --git a/app/controllers/sessions_controller.rb b/app/controllers/sessions_controller.rb
index 1f649ce2..ea5fdc1c 100644
--- a/app/controllers/sessions_controller.rb
+++ b/app/controllers/sessions_controller.rb
@@ -42,8 +42,11 @@ class SessionsController < ApplicationController
   end
 
   def auth_failure
+    puts params.inspect
     if params[:message] == 'invalid_credentials'
       redirect_to '/', flash: {danger: t('invalid_login') }
+    elsif params[:message] == 'ldap_error'
+      redirect_to '/', flash: {danger: t('ldap_error') }
     else
       redirect_to '/'
     end
diff --git a/config/locales/en-us.yml b/config/locales/en-us.yml
index 36c5f549..623476dc 100644
--- a/config/locales/en-us.yml
+++ b/config/locales/en-us.yml
@@ -102,6 +102,7 @@ en-US:
     connect: Connect in real-time with others
     collaborate: Collaborate with friends
     teach: Teach students online
+  ldap_error: Unable to connect to the LDAP server. Please check your LDAP configuration in the env file and ensure your server is running.
   logged_in_description_html: You are logged in as %{link}
   login: login
   login_description: Want to record a meeting?