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Changing username: Difference between revisions
Stressing that manual operations by sysadmins are required (as opposed to by the users, which is how it could also have been read).
(Stressing that manual operations by sysadmins are required (as opposed to by the users, which is how it could also have been read).) |
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= What happens automatically when a username is changed ? = | = What happens automatically when a username is changed ? = | ||
== Folder structure on the filesystems == | == Folder structure on the filesystems == | ||
When a username is changed, new folders will be created for your home, scratch and project space, as if it was a new user. The new user will have the same underlying numeric identifier (user ID) as your previous username, which means that permissions on the filesystem do not need to change. You will be able to connect to the clusters using this new username and your existing password or SSH key. However, you should *not* do so. That is because many things need to be done manually. | When a username is changed, new folders will be created for your home, scratch and project space, as if it was a new user. The new user will have the same underlying numeric identifier (user ID) as your previous username, which means that permissions on the filesystem do not need to change. You will be able to connect to the clusters using this new username and your existing password or SSH key. However, you should *not* do so. That is because many things need to be done manually by systems administrators, so you should logout and stay logged out until further notice during this name transition period." | ||
= What needs to be adjusted manually after a username is changed ? = | = What needs to be adjusted manually after a username is changed ? = | ||