youngmon/atlassian-qna huggingface dataset:
Create a sortable list
Asked by Yasmine Ait Mahiout:

Hi everyone !

I am trying to integrate a sortable list similar to the one in screenshot below, on my page. Could you please let me know how to do so ?

![Sortable List.jpg](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/12084i99EB3744209E5762/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Sortable List.jpg")

Thanks a lot for your help,

Yasmine


Answers:
author: Andrey Khaneev _StiltSoft_
body: Hi Yasmine,

I suppose there is a Page Properties Report macro on you screenshot. It should be sortable by default.

Please, give some more details on what you need.
How to list only "direct" page watchers
Asked by Malcolm Cook:

We are currently using the \[Contributors Macro\|<https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/contributors-macro-183468956.html>\] to surface watchers on every page in the space.

Alas, it shows all watchers of the space, not just watchers of the individual page, as desired.

If there was a way to exclude space watchers from the results of this macro, I think my needs would be met.

Is there a workaround / other approach?


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hi Malcolm,

This is not yet possible, since when a user selects "Watch all pages in this space" it does have them individually watching all the pages at once, so the macro doesn't know the difference between them.

I've created a feature request below for what you require:

* [CONFSERVER-54755](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-54755)

I recommend that you vote on and watch that issue in order to receive any updates in the future. If you comment on the issue with your usage case, it will be helpful to our developers.

Thank you for your understanding!

Regards,  
Shannon


Tags: developer

macro
I am having problems adding a user.
Asked by Steven John Kirner:

I can add the use but cannot add the user to any groups inside confluence. Got any ideas?

I have already tried to add the user via the 'Groups' under 'users and security' on the left hand side but cannot.

Please help,

steve Kirner

801 557 1310


Answers:
author: AnnWorley
body: Hi Steven,

The user will be created in the first User directory (on the list under Confluence Admin\>User Directories) to which Confluence has permission to write. Usually any LDAP, Crowd or Jira external user directories are not writable from Confluence, so you can't change an LDAP group by adding a member to it in Confluence, for example.

There is an option to use Confluence local groups with a read-only LDAP user directory. This enables you to define groups in the Confluence internal directory and add LDAP users to them. This is handy for assigning permissions in Confluence without creating groups in LDAP for that. I am guessing this is what you may like to do. To check the setting, edit your LDAP user directory and see:

![Screen Shot 2018-01-05 at 12.06.34 PM.png](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/12088iB3347C3002A7E0D5/image-dimensions/713x162?v=v2 "Screen Shot 2018-01-05 at 12.06.34 PM.png")

I wanted to share this doc in case it is helpful:

[Managing Multiple Directories](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/managing-multiple-directories-229838494.html)

I look forward to hearing more about what user directories the users are in and what directory the groups are in.

Please let me know if you see an error message in the browser when you try to add the users to the groups.

Thanks,

Ann
How do I create a new permissions Group for my Space?
Asked by Graham Scott:

I've set up a new Space to hold a bunch of documentation our team needs. For *some* docs, only a subset of the team should have write/edit access. I'd like to create a Group so I can manage those permissions in one place. But I can't, and I don't know why.

Under **Space Tools \> Permissions**, I click "Edit Permissions":

![Screen Shot 2018-01-05 at 11.45.27 AM.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/12081iA1EFCB9E9753E33C/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Screen Shot 2018-01-05 at 11.45.27 AM.png")

I then click "Add," because I'm creating a new group; there's no point searching for something that doesn't exist. But that throws an error:

![Screen Shot 2018-01-05 at 11.39.48 AM.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/12082i0BACAAEA73EC9DBD/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Screen Shot 2018-01-05 at 11.39.48 AM.png")OK, so I guess I have to type in the new group name I want? Nope:

![Screen Shot 2018-01-05 at 11.40.10 AM.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/12083iD30E912394BAEC33/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Screen Shot 2018-01-05 at 11.40.10 AM.png")I'm an administrator for the Space; I *created* the space. But I can't make new user groups for it? I don't understand what the problem is.

Any help appreciated!


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hi there,

Before you apply the group to your Space, you need to create it. Since groups are site-wide, then you will want to go to **General Configuration \> Groups** to create one.
> Have a look at [Confluence Groups for Administrators](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/confluence-groups-for-administrators-138706.html).
>
> **To add a new group:**
>
> 1. Choose the**cog icon** ![](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/files/157679812/321984148/1/1361250253653/Cog.png), then choose **General Configuration** under Confluence Administration
> 2. Choose **Groups** in the left-hand panel
> 3. Choose **Add Group**
> 4. Enter a name for your group and choose **Save**
>
> You're now ready to start [adding users](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/add-and-invite-users-138313.html) to the group.

Once you've created the group and added users to it, then you can apply it to your Space as you were trying before.

Let me know if you have any further trouble.

Regards,

Shannon

comments: author: Graham Scott
body: [@Shannon S](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/510046)Thanks! However, I'm afraid I don't see a cog icon anywhere. Has there been a layout change? Is it possible I don't have the necessary permissions?


author: Shannon S
body: Hi Graham,

You will need to be a Confluence Administrator in order to create new groups (and also users).

If you do not have this you can ask one of the admins to create the group for you and let them know the list of users who need to be in the group.

Regards,

Shannon


Tags: group

permission
restore of cloud backup to confluence over-wrote node connection - best way to recover?
Asked by Beth Starr:

A cloud backup was restored to the Dev instance and over wrote all information. Confluence is now running on one node and the local home and installation directories one the 2 nodes are not the same. What is the best way to fix this?

Since this occurred the configuration settings were lost on the node the restore was completed on. If the local home and installation directories are copied from node 2 to node 1 would that restore the configuration settings? What is the impact of doing this? Or, should the local home and installation directories from node 1 be copied over to node 2 and we would have to go through the configuration setting to connect the 2 nodes again? We can access Confluence on the one node but there are issues with some of the config settings with LDAP, the connection to the second node, marketplace won't connect, UPM issues, etc.


Answers:
author: aabouharga
body: Hello Beth,  

When you say cloud backup was restored to the dev and overwrote all the information.  
Does this mean you had done the migration and the Datacenter two nodes were up?  
According to migration documentation below When migrating to Server (on-prem), we would recommend preparing your architecture according to Data Centers setup but only set up a single server (i.e. only one application node) to start:

* [Installing Confluence Data Center](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/installing-confluence-data-center-203603.html "https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/installing-confluence-data-center-203603.html")

* Start confluence on node one and then add more node by copying installation/localhome from node 1 to node 2

If the file path of the local home directory is not the same on nodes 1 and 2 you'll need to update the `<installation directory>/confluence/WEB-INF/classes/confluence-init.properties` file on node 2 to point to the correct location.  

[Further information](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/other-atlassian-evaluator-resources/migrating-from-cloud-to-data-center "https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/other-atlassian-evaluator-resources/migrating-from-cloud-to-data-center")[https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/other-atlassian-evaluator-resources/migrating-from-cloud-to-data-center](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/other-atlassian-evaluator-resources/migrating-from-cloud-to-data-center "https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/other-atlassian-evaluator-resources/migrating-from-cloud-to-data-center")[](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/other-atlassian-evaluator-resources/migrating-from-cloud-to-data-center "https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/other-atlassian-evaluator-resources/migrating-from-cloud-to-data-center")For current situation it is possible the copying the configuration from node 1 (working node) to node 2 be the solution  

Hope this helps
Delete a page
Asked by Andreia Ribeiro:

Hi,

I'm trying to delete a page, but I don't have the "delete" option on the three dots menu. Is there any other way to do it?

Thank you in advance!

Best,

Andreia


Answers:
author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: If there's no "delete" option, you don't have permission to do it.

Talk to your space admin about getting it.

comments: author: Andreia Ribeiro
body: Will do!

Thank you!
Any step-by-Step Guide to Move from Confluence - Cloud to Confluence - server?
Asked by Sagar Dubewar:

Currently, I am using Confluence cloud version for customer-centric documentation. Is there any document that covers step-by-step information from importing the current spaces to the new server instance to publishing it online?


Answers:
author: Edwin Kyalangalilwa
body: Hi Sagar,

Atlassian has step by step directions on how to do this.

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/migrate-from-confluence-cloud-to-server-298979321.html>

First link is for a whole system restore. If you'd like to import space by space then

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/confcloud/import-a-confluence-space-724765531.html>
Facing error while doing custom export
Asked by Divya Bothra:

Hi All,

I have a huge confluence space ,In which I am doing custom export for particular pages,but while selecting only I am facing error,and not able to create export.

I am using 5.4.4 version.

Include comments

I have tried different browser also,and same error

### Choose pages to export: {#toc-hId-1571141156}

**Error Loading Pages**

An error was encountered loading page for the space \*\*\*\*\*\*\*. Please contact your administrator for help.


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hi Divya,

First, you may already be aware that Confluence 5.4.4 is no longer supported and we recommend that you have at least 5.10. It may be possible the issue you're running into was already fixed in a more recent release of Confluence.

That said, we will need more information from you.

Can you please attempt the export again but this time, make sure to tail the logs in the Confluence Server Logs? That will show you any errors that your instance is encountering and will likely be more specific than the error you're seeing.

If you can have a look at that and let us know what errors are there it will help us to help you.

Regards,

Shannon

comments: author: Divya Bothra
body: Thanks Shannon,

upgrading the version currently is not suitable ,however I have succeeded to take a full backup and I have uploaded to the zip file to the restore directory and the Zip size is more then 20 GB ,

Now when I am trying to restore,facing timeout error ,Do we have some scripts through which I can restore directly from Linux box.

Many Thanks,

Divya


author: Shannon S
body: Hi Divya,

When you say you made a full backup, do you mean it was a full site backup, or a full space backup? You'll want to make sure it's a space backup, and also that the destination Confluence instance is the same version as the source instance.

Then, I would recommend using the method of restoring from the restore directory per [Restoring a Space](https://confluence.atlassian.com/conf510/restoring-a-space-829078090.html). This is suitable for large space imports.
> **To import a space from the restore directory:**

1.
   > Copy your space export file to `<confluence-home>/restore. `  
   > (If you're not sure where this directory is located, the path is listed in the **Backup and Restore** screen)
2.
   > Go to ![](https://confluence.atlassian.com/download/attachments/829076744/Cog.png?version=1&modificationDate=1465256050121&api=v2) \> **General Configuration** \> **Backup and Restore**.
3.
   > Select your space export file under **Restore a backup from the Confluence Home Directory**.
4.
   > Uncheck **Build Index** if you want to create the index at a later stage.
5.
   > Choose **Restore**.

If you still have problems after this, then you need to [increase your available memory](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/how-to-fix-out-of-memory-errors-by-increasing-available-memory-154071.html).

Let me know if you have any trouble.

Regards,

Shannon
Problem of sending email
Asked by ???:

Hi,

I set up SMTP server in confluence.

(server host name : 127.0.0.1, port : 25)

I tried to send test mail.

and confluence show me success.

But It was failed and I checked SMTP log(/var/log/maillog).

there is error message(stat=User unknow)

How can I fix this problem?

Thank you


Answers:
author: Edwin Kyalangalilwa
body: Hi ???,

This is more of Linux error saying that there is no mailbox for the user being sent the test email.

More info:

<https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/sendmail-error-user-unknown-dsn%3D5-1-1-a-4175460428/>
What is the default maxThreads and accceptCount for a plain confluence install?
Asked by DTS Infra Admin:

We would like to update config values to enable concurrent hits of 5000 http requests. Right now the config values are:

1. config/server.xml (Tomcat8)

\<!-- Apache Proxy Connector --\>  
\<Connector acceptCount="100" connectionTimeout="20000"  
maxHttpHeaderSize="8192" maxThreads="150"

2. httpd.conf (Apache2)

Timeout 120  
KeepAlive On  
MaxKeepAliveRequests 100  
KeepAliveTimeout 5

\<IfModule worker.c\>  
StartServers 2  
MaxClients 150  
MinSpareThreads 25  
MaxSpareThreads 75  
ThreadsPerChild 25  
\</IfModule\>

3. DB connection pool size

\<pool-min-size\>40\</pool-min-size\>  
\<pool-max-size\>40\</pool-max-size\>  
\<pool-max-wait\>30000\</pool-max-wait\>  
\<pool-max-idle\>20\</pool-max-idle\>

While values for tomcat and apache configs are changed, I'm expecting db connection pool entries would have to be modified too. Could someone from the community suggest the appropriate values for the configs from their experience.


Answers:
author: AnnWorley
body: Hi,

The default Apache proxy settings for Confluence are documented in: [Proxying Atlassian server applications with Apache HTTP Server (mod_proxy_http)](https://confluence.atlassian.com/kb/proxying-atlassian-server-applications-with-apache-http-server-mod_proxy_http-806032611.html)

Please let us know if the settings you are looking for are not there so we can help track them down.

To find the database pool to HTTP thread ratio for your environment please see the instructions at: [Confluence slows and times out during periods of high load due to database connection pool](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/confluence-slows-and-times-out-during-periods-of-high-load-due-to-database-connection-pool-146407630.html)

Thanks,

Ann
Can I search for images on our Confluence site?
Asked by Robert Stevenson:

Hi - I'm trying to find images stored as attachments or inline on our site. We've now got hundreds of thousands of pages and documents so I just want to see a page of image thumbnails - exactly like bing or google image search. Can this be done?


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hi Robert,

In Confluence search you can limit to attachments which will include images, but you won't get a thumbnail result.

There's a feature request for this, however:

* [CONFSERVER-33459](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-33459)

I would recommend that you watch and vote on that issue, as well as comment with your usage case as it will help us to understand the best method of implementation for this particular request.

Do let me know if you have any questions about this.

Regards,

Shannon


Tags: image

search
Indent Buttons Disabled for Text Blocks
Asked by Jason Tolotta:

Operating System: Windows 10 Home

Browsers: Firefox 57, Chrome 63

The indent buttons are disabled for text blocks as of 2018-01-05.

I know this is a bug, because it works in previous versions.

It works as usual for number and bullet lists.


Answers:
author: philoye
body: This change has been reverted. You can indent blocks again.


author: Shannon S
body: Hi Jason,

Indeed this was recently disabled in an update to Cloud Confluence.

Have a look at this case for the reasoning and please use it to send your feedback to our developers:

* [CONFCLOUD-58647](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-58647)

Please let them know your usage case and any other information you'd like to provide them.

Regards,

Shannon

comments: author: Davin Studer
body: That case does not talk about the reasoning behind the change.


author: Shannon S
body: Apologies, David! It appears it is due to the permissions on the ticket. However, it was an effort to fix some compatibility issues.

My recommendation is to watch the issue in case there are further public updates and comment with your feedback directly on that ticket.

Regards,

Shannon


Tags: confluence-cloud
Confluence and Jira single server over SSL
Asked by Rafal Niznik:

Hi Everyone,

My configuration:

Server with two network cards and installed Jira and Confluence  
Jira running on port 8443 with self signed certificate   
DNAT redirects jira.domain.local to first 192.168.1.20  
Confluence running on port 8443 with self signed certificate  
DNAT redirects conf.domain.local to first 192.168.1.21  

Now.. each time I enter domain name redirects me to proper IP but all the time confluence take over and I'm not able to access JIRA  
Even when I have changed Jira port to 8444 I still have that same result and confluence loads first. I have implemented this solution but also no luck

<https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-32589>

Does anyone know how to fix that ?

Help will be much appreciated

Raf


Answers:
author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: You must run the services on different ports, both the connector and control ports.

comments: author: Andy Heinzer
body: I'm with Nic. Just because the server has two network cards, I don't think it's worth trying to place each application on the same port on different IPs. I doubt the OS would let you do that anyways. Instead you likely want a guide like this one: [Proxying Atlassian server applications with Apache HTTP Server (mod_proxy_http)](https://confluence.atlassian.com/kb/proxying-atlassian-server-applications-with-apache-http-server-mod_proxy_http-806032611.html).

It explains how you can use a reverse proxy in front of these applications, and then use the context path for each application in order to make it appear that they are serving content to the same host url, but each of them with a different context path, such as <http://example.com/jira> and <http://example.com/confluence>


author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: You can have no network cards at all, and still have port conflicts...


author: Andy Heinzer
body: YAY loopback addresses...


author: Rafal Niznik
body: different ports worked as well as pointing by dns to specific IP


Tags: jira
How can date, time and current user be displayed in a PDF export from Confluence Cloud?
Asked by Roland John:

Hello

I want to have the date, time and current user name displayed in a PDF exported from Confluence Cloud version.

Apparently the user macro solution (<https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/How-do-you-display-current-date-and-time-in-Confluence-using/qaq-p/342395>) does not work in the cloud version.

Any other solution?


Answers:
author: Thomas Rough _K15t_
body: Hi Roland,

Had you considered using the app Scroll PDF Exporter to export your content from Confluence Cloud?

This app allows you to customise your own specific templates which can then be applied to your Confluence content when exporting. In your use case, you would be able to include [placeholders](https://help.k15t.com/scroll-pdf-exporter/cloud/customize-document-sections-119839343.html#id-.CustomizedocumentsectionsvCloud-placeholdersAddplaceholders) in your template for creation date, export date (which can include the time), creator username and/or full name, and then this information will be included in your exported PDF.

Would this be an option for you? If so, you can view Scroll PDF Exporter on the Atlassian Marketplace here: [https://marketplace.atlassian.com/plugins/com.k15t.scroll.scroll-pdf/cloud/overview](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/plugins/com.k15t.scroll.scroll-pdf/cloud/overview?)

You will also be able to trial this app in your Cloud instance to see if it fits your requirements.

I hope this information helps.

Thanks, Thomas (K15t Software)

comments: author: Shannon S
body: I was about to reply the same thing.

Scroll Exporter has [Placeholders](https://help.k15t.com/legacy/scroll-pdf-exporter/using-placeholders-75367828.html) which do appear to do what you'er trying to accomplish.

I would recommend this since it's not something you can do natively in Cloud Confluence.

Regards,

Shannon


author: Roland John
body: Thank you both!

Already tried out the add-on.  
This serves my needs perfectly.

Best regards,  
Roland


Tags: cloud
How do you hide the left Space bar for anonymous users
Asked by Michael Knowles:

I'm building a documentation set in Confluence Cloud and do not want users to see the Confluence side bar. How do I set up our documentation space so users see only my created page and NOT the Confluence side bar?


Answers:
author: Peter Vojtech
body: While not specifically for anonymous users, this worked for us: [https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1211757/hideelements-for-confluence?hosting=server\&tab=overview](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1211757/hideelements-for-confluence?hosting=server&tab=overview)


author: Edwin Kyalangalilwa
body: Hi Michael,

There is an answer related to this here

<https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Answers-Developer-Questions/How-can-I-hide-the-left-sidebar-on-some-pages-when-using-the/qaq-p/562487>

Since its anonymous users and you may not want users to see other pages in the sidebar then look into creating another space for anonymous users and using the page include macro for your page.

comments: author: Michael Knowles
body: Hi, Edwin,

Unfortunately, in Confluence Cloud you cannot use User Macros.

Is there another way to hide the sidebar?

Michael
Can I generate a label list just for a page and its child pages?
Asked by Karen Clarke:

Hi,

Is it possible to create a label list on a page that only contains labels from the child pages of that page, and not the space as a whole?

Thanks,

Karen


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hi Karen,

The [Content by Label](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/content-by-label-macro-145566.html) macro allows you to filter by parent. Have you had a look at that? The only downside is that it does display the title of the content that uses the specific label.

Otherwise, I have created a feature request to be able to restrict the Labels List Macro further that you're welcome to follow and vote on:

* [CONFSERVER-54744](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-54744)

Regards,

Shannon

comments: author: Matthew Salerno
body: This would be very useful. Thanks for submitting a request, commented and voted.