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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 until you receive notification from us that it is okay. That is because many things need to be done manually by systems administrators, | 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 until you receive notification from us that it is okay. That is because many things need to be done manually by systems administrators, which are described in the following section. | ||
= What needs to be adjusted manually after a username is changed ? = | = What needs to be adjusted manually after a username is changed ? = | ||