Currently, when the "Save and Test" function is executed on a disabled external user directory (directory type that relies on synchronization), it enables the directory and initiates a sync. This behaviour poses challenges, as there is no warning indicating that the user directory will be enabled and a sync will occur. Customers may wish to make updates to a disabled directory, such as changing the bind username or password, to keep it updated.

Here are some potential solutions:

• Notify the administrator that the directory is currently disabled, and that this action will enable the directory and trigger a sync.
• Introduce a separate credential vault page, allowing credentials to be selected during user directory configuration. This would eliminate the need for a "Save and Test" action for credential updates.
• Offer an additional option to simply "Save" without performing a test (this might be unsafe as the Test is not done immediately and might lead into issues on the next sync if there are errors in the config).