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  1. Confluence Data Center
  2. CONFSERVER-46126

Prevent usernames with special characters from syncing to Confluence

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    • Resolution: Won't Do
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      Problem Definition

      Special characters are not allowed in Confluence usernames as those users will not be able to create content, like spaces, but these user accounts can still be synchronized to Confluence via an external directory.

      The end result is it appears that there are no issues with the user accounts until the user attempts to create content.

      CONF-13479
      CONF-43494

      Suggested Solution

      Implement a fail when attempting to synchronize external accounts with special characters rather than letting the sync complete

          Form Name

            [CONFSERVER-46126] Prevent usernames with special characters from syncing to Confluence

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            Status Original: Gathering Interest [ 11772 ] New: Resolved [ 5 ]

            Adam Barnes (Inactive) added a comment -

            Thank you for raising this suggestion.
            We regret to inform you that due to limited demand, we have no plans to implement it in the foreseeable future. In order to set expectations, we're closing this request now. Sometimes potentially valuable tickets do get closed where the Summary or Description has not caught the attention of the community. If you feel that this suggestion is valuable, consider describing in more detail or outlining how this request will help you achieve your goals. We may then be able to provide better guidance.
            For more context, check out our Community blog on our updated workflow for Suggestions
            Cheers,

            Confluence Product Management

            Adam Barnes (Inactive) added a comment - Thank you for raising this suggestion. We regret to inform you that due to limited demand, we have no plans to implement it in the foreseeable future. In order to set expectations, we're closing this request now. Sometimes potentially valuable tickets do get closed where the Summary or Description has not caught the attention of the community. If you feel that this suggestion is valuable, consider describing in more detail or outlining how this request will help you achieve your goals. We may then be able to provide better guidance. For more context, check out our Community blog on our updated workflow for Suggestions Cheers, Confluence Product Management
            Rachel Lin (Inactive) made changes -
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            Katherine Yabut made changes -
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              rlouie Robert Louie
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