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Retrieving Confluence User Last Login Date without using SQL Database from Server
Asked by Arindam Hazra:

We have Confluence Server in our environment and I would like to retrieve Last login date of users in Confluence. I don't want to use SQL Query as to me , it's not a good idea to directly using the Database and would like to use REST API.

Is there any REST API available which provides me Last login date information. I am able to collect, User Id, Display Name, Status etc.

Thanks,

Arindam


Answers:
author: Brant Schroeder
body: You can u create a macro that displays the information.

Macro Documentation

* <https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/macros-139387.html>
* <https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/Macro-that-produces-a-list-of-users-last-login-date/qaq-p/426611>

If you have a lot of users then this could be slow.

comments: author: Arindam Hazra
body: Thanks Brant for you your quick response. Is there any way to get it using API.

I am running some other automation stuffs using Powershell and accessing REST API end points while running those.

I am more curious to get some information on the API. I am using Confluence Server in my environment.

Thanks

Arindam


author: Brant Schroeder
body: I do not know of a way to get that information via the delivered API. If you have ScriptRunner you could create an endpoint that provides that information.


Tags: confluence-server

server
Latest supported version for confluence cloud?
Asked by pushpeshkarki2016:

What is the latest version supported by confluence cloud?


Answers:
author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: Version of what?

If it's Cloud systems themselves, or apps for them, then it does not actually matter - Cloud is maintained at "latest"


author: Minh Tran
body: Hi [@pushpeshkarki2016](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/705214)

What library / addons latest version do you want to ask?

Thanks,

Minh


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
I'm unable to open my zip file.
Asked by Helen Mcdavid:

I've uploaded the zip file on to the system but i'm unable to open it, When i click on the file i'm told the cloud is unavailable


Answers:
author: Zak Laughton
body: Hi Helen!

I understand you're running into issues with a zip file in Confluence. However, I'm a little unclear on exactly what the issue is here and what you're trying to do.

The following information will help others in the Community to understand and troubleshoot the issue:

* What are you trying to do? (or why are you trying to upload a zip file)
* What steps did you take to upload the zip file?
* What are the contents of this zip file, and where did it come from?
* Please provide a screenshot of the full page where you see the error, including the URL bar (this will help us get a better understanding of where and how the error is presenting).

Thanks!  
-- Zak


author: Minh Tran
body: Hi [@Helen Mcdavid](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3697272) ,

Sorry that you met uncomfortable experience. Can you create a ticket at <https://getsupport.atlassian.com/> then our support engineers will follow up with you?

Thanks,

Minh

comments: author: Helen Mcdavid
body: Thank you for your help, Sadly i cant get any help from getsupport as i'm don't pay for the service. I can only ask the community page. kind regards


author: Minh Tran
body: [@Helen Mcdavid](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3697272) What version of Confluence are you using? Can you let me know the steps to reproduce it also? Any screenshots are much helpful to troubleshoot your problem
Toggle Show / hide sections like Atlassian documentation
Asked by Deena:

I really like the section toggle feature used by Atlassian's own pages like below

<https://www.atlassian.com/licensing/atlassian-access#annual-subscriptions>

Is it possible create such a page using Confluence without paid plugins?


Answers:
author: Adam Rypel _MoroSystems_
body: Hello [@Deena](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2659768) ,

I am not sure, if you can use this exact same feature, but you can use "Expand" feature in Confluence Cloud - it has the same function.

Just type "/expand" in your page editor and choose "Insert an expand". Then you can change title for the expander, but also add text, images or tables into it.

Hope that helps!

Adam

comments: author: Deena
body: Thank you Adam. I forgot to mention I had checked that macro and it looked pretty basic. But wondered if it is possible to replicate a similar rich look n feel as atlassian doco.


author: Minh Tran
body: [@Deena](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2659768) I don't think we have a way to do exact the same because Confluence Cloud does not allow custom CSS.


author: Deena
body: Thanks for confirming.


author: Heba
body: I have the exact same question, the current macro is not that nice


author: Minh Tran
body: What Confluence version are you using [@Deena](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2659768) ?

comments: author: Deena
body: Using the cloud


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Is Insert comment on picture removed from the latest version?
Asked by Heimo H?nninen:

I got back to Confluence after a while.

1. Created a page and uploaded a picture
2. published the page
3. opened the picture on the page
4. expected to see "Add comment tool" , but it is removed?

OR, is there some restrictions by default on page/pictures to be set?

OR, is it now an add-on component?

Cheers, disappointed user


Answers:
author: James Dellow
body: See this issue <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-67745>


author: Minh Tran
body: [@Heimo H?nninen](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/831357), Are you using Confluence Cloud or Confluence Server? What versions are you using?

comments: author: James Dellow
body: This has been posted and tagged as "Confluence Cloud"


author: Heimo H?nninen
body: A cloud version. About Confluence gives: "

License Information for Confluence Cloud {#toc-hId--1382142217}
---------------------------------------------------------------

### Confluence 1000.0.0-5289953ea8b0" would this help? I am using the latest Chrome on win-10. thnx, Heimo {#toc-hId--691580743}


Tags: confluence-cloud
restrict publish from user
Asked by michael_malaty:

hi all ,

Kindly i m new to confluence and i need to give a junior user permission just to create and save articles but not to publish it , after that , he will add a senior user to the article as cooperative and the senior will approve and publish the article

so how can i disable publish for certain users or group ?


Answers:
author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: "Save" and "Publish" are the same thing in Confluence - saving your edits makes them available for view immediately.

If you want to have private edits, and a formal publishing step, you have to play with location (copy or move a page from a private space to a more open one) or permissions (have the page restricted until you want to "publish" it).

Or there are apps that can help - I'm most familiar with the workflow app which allows you to "approve" pages (which can be the same as publicshing them), but also the stuff in the marketplace that "scroll" does give you a lot more approaches.


author: James Conway
body: Hi [@michael_malaty](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3698743)

This could be achieved using Comala Document Management which is available in the Atlassian Marketplace. For example, you could define a 'workflow' to:

* Junior user creates a draft that only visible to users with 'edit' permissions
* Junior user submits the page for review, update and approval.
* Senior user can update the page
* When Senior user approves, the page becomes visible all users.

Please note that I work at Comalatech and there are other Atlassian apps on the Marketplace that may also suit your requirements.

James


Tags: confluence-server

server
How to get wiki page deletion access?
Asked by akshath.lt:

Hello,

How to get deletion access for wiki page?

I would like to delete the below page, but i dont have access.

<https://wiki.wdf.sap.corp/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=2165187160>

Regards,

Akshath L.T


Answers:
author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: You will need a space or system administrator to give you delete access in the space.

comments: author: akshath.lt
body: Whom to contact to get authorization access?


author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: Your administrators.

I can't know who they are, I probably have nothing to do with your organisation.

Look for admin contact details in the UI (some Confluences have "contact admins" in the footer, many have help-with-confluence pages written up), ask another person in the organisation who uses it, or go to the person who first asked you to use it.
How to display Jira issues on a confluence page
Asked by Capps:

Im trying to add all open issues that are assigned to me on a confluence page.

Im trying to use the Jira macro for this and I know this search query is incorrect but its very much what I am trying to achieve.

<https://share.getcloudapp.com/P8uY67YE>

1. What is the correct search query?
2. Where do I find samples of search queries so I can refine and or adjust as required?

TIA :)


Answers:
author: Mike Bowen
body: Hi [@Capps](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3601708)

The above two solutions definitely work, but I have another way you can do this and it will help you learn JQL quickly.

1. In Jira, click on the **Search icon** in the left toolbar.
2. Select **Filters** at the bottom.
3. Click **Create Filter** button (top right).
4. Select your **Project, Type, Status, Assignee** and any other criteria through the +More pull down.
5. Click the **Search** button. See results.
6. Now click **Switch to JQL** and you can see the script.
7. **Switch back to Basic** if you want to change stuff, or try out the script yourself (*it is actually very easy once you use it*).
8. **Save** the filter - Give it a name and note the **?filter=xxxxx** number.
9. An extra step in the save could be to **Share** the filter with your colleagues or a group.
10. In Confluence add the **?filter=xxxxx number to your Jira Macro** and voila you have your results.

**Filter - Basic View:**

**![Filter = Basic View.png](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/78190i9E25268FCD7EE9A9/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Filter = Basic View.png")**

**Filter - JQL View:**

**![Filter = JQL View.png](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/78191i284087551FA91D18/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Filter = JQL View.png")**

-Mike

comments: author: Capps
body: Thanks [@Mike Bowen](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1798821) , that is an excellent idea and super useful :)


author: Deepanshu Natani
body: Hi [@Capps](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3601708) ,

If the above answers have been able to clarify what you were looking for, please accept the answer(s) so that this thread can be referred by users looking for similar answers in future.


author: Deepanshu Natani
body: Hi [@Capps](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3601708)

Try the query:

**status = Open AND assignee in (\<username\>)**

in the above query, replace \<username\> with your username in Jira.

Check out following links for more details on JQL:

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/jirasoftwarecloud/advanced-searching-764478330.html>

<https://www.atlassian.com/blog/jira-software/jql-the-most-flexible-way-to-search-jira-14>

comments: author: Capps
body: thanks [@Deepanshu Natani](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/588324)


author: Andrey Khaneev _StiltSoft_
body: Hi Gary,

This query should work:

```
resolution = Unresolved AND assignee in (currentUser()) 
```

comments: author: Capps
body: thanks [@Andrey](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/112367)


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud

jira
Date Picker not working when in Page view
Asked by Scott Childs:

I'm trying to allow a date to be selected when in Page view. I can insert a Date Picker when editing and it functions properly but I want that same functionality when it's just on the page but it only shows a static date and does not allow me to change it. Is there a way to allow the Date Picker to work when you are on the Page view?


Answers:
author: Dave Edwards
body: I cannot believe you can't use a date picker in View mode.

I understand that it may seem 'wrong' to be able to edit in View mode. However, I want the date picker to be usable by people without them editing the whole page. The date picker is what I am using to enforce valid dates, so I choose date picker when I am creating the page - hoping that like [@Scott Childs](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3671189) someone can then view the page and update a date field.


author: Minh Tran
body: [@Scott Childs](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3671189) What are you trying to do with a Date Picker in view mode?

comments: author: Scott Childs
body: I want to use it as a verification date so that when we verify items, we can change to the correct date it was verified without having to go into the edit mode. Similar to how the checkbox works and is "checkable" when in the page view.


author: Minh Tran
body: [@Scott Childs](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3671189) I am afraid you can't do that with a view mode from Confluence page

The checkbox you are seeing is from the confluence-inline-task plugin, that is for ticking a task complete / uncomplete

If you want to have something similar with date picker, you have to write a plugin to achieve your need


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Enabled anonymous access but still requires login creds
Asked by Nibu Thomas:

I'm trying to make a private workspace public. I've allowed anonymous users in space permissions and in Global permissions have enabled the 'can use' check box. Still, it continues to ask for login information. We are on server. Can anyone help with this issues?


Answers:
author: Minh Tran
body: [@Nibu Thomas](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2676370) What version of Confluence are you using

comments: author: Nibu Thomas
body: We are using 6.15.9

Anyway, one of our architects found the issue.

I suppose this needs to go into your documentation as well, because it's not mentioned and I found several other comments about a similar issue.

The visibility of the home page was restricted. So it was fixed by going to workspace. and click the elipses on the top-right and then click Restrictions.

Then ensure that the drop-down is set to No**restrictions**.


author: Minh Tran
body: Got that, that home page is set restricted.

It is good to hear that you found the solution


Tags: confluence-server

server
How do I insert a file that's already uploaded with the new editing interface?
Asked by Thomas Rice:

Hi,

I have a image that's already uploaded to a Confluence page. How do I edit the Confluence page so that it displays under the new editing format?

In the old format I'd just click "Insert files and images (Ctrl+M)" in the top bar and it would show files attached to this page.

In the new format when I click "Files \& images" at the top it gives me an interface with recent uploads (across everything, not just this page) and the option to upload new files \& images, but doesn't show me what's already uploaded on the page. There doesn't seem to be a search option.

Is there something I can type to bring up already-attached files?

Thanks


Answers:
author: Suren Raj
body: Hi Thomas,

The reason that you are not able to see such an option is that this is pointing to the Legacy version of the editor and you are currently using the[new editing improvements](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confcloud/confluence-editing-improvements-945107733.html), which has different features.

While I can confirm that this function is not available, we made sure to have this suggestion created

* <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-65344>

In order to gather interest from users in order to check its re-implementation and I suggest you add yourself as a watcher to receive updates from the development team's progress. At the moment, the workaround is to download the file from the target page and then, have it uploaded in your current one.

I hope this information helps you in terms of clarification, Thomas. You may want to check the [new editor roadmap](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confcloud/confluence-cloud-editor-roadmap-967314556.html) for more information.

Kind Regard  
Suren Raj


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Can i change the layout for RSS macros
Asked by Charlie Yang:

Hi,

I have put a RSS macros into a page of mine, but i found that the layout of the RSS is not what I want it to be, i am now have a HTML code, can i use that code to change the layout? or is there any other way to change it?

Best wishes,

Charlie


Answers:
author: Charlie Yang
body: Hi, everyone i have found a way to change the layout of RSS, there is a Macro called HTML, you can put your own HTML code inside and it will change the layout of RSS reader. but it require HTML knowledge.


author: Minh Tran
body: What version of Confluence are you using [@Charlie Yang](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3698421)

comments: author: Charlie Yang
body: i'm using Confluence 6.8.1, is there any way to change the layout?


author: Minh Tran
body: [@Charlie Yang](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3698421) I think this can be achieved via custom css but it will need you to have CSS knowledge and Web Development in order to provide your custom CSS to override the existing CSS by RSS Macro <https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/styling-confluence-with-css-166528400.html>


author: Kat Warner
body: Great question. I'd like to know the answer to this as well.

comments: author: Charlie Yang
body: I've been working on this for a day, haven't found a clue yet.
How do you add a link to a slack channel?
Asked by Hadyn Paternite:

Under "page properties" in confluence I want to add the relevant slack channel for the project. How do I get the Slack Channel Address? I know the name, I'm a member of the channel....


Answers:
author: Suren Raj
body: Hi Hadyn,  

We understand you want to get Slack channel Address.

To get the channel URL, you can grab its link by control-clicking (Mac) or right-clicking (Windows) on the channel name:

![Slack.png](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/78139i8A05067C1BFB8C31/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Slack.png")

To compose a URL for a channel based on channel name {#toc-hId--1382174052}
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    https://yourteam.slack.com/channels/<channel_name>

Kind Regard  
Suren Raj

comments: author: Chintan Gotecha
body: The slack link gets expired in 14 days, how to address this.


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud

slack
License expired after upgrade and we can't put in License Key
Asked by Information Systems:

We upgraded Confluence to the latest version and the demo key expired. We have a Confluence License key but I can't get to the screen to enter the key. Our confluence site is at <https://confluence.sudbury.ma.us>

If you have a new license, please enter it on this [page](https://confluence.sudbury.ma.us/fixonly/fixlicense.action) and restart. I click on the page link and I get the following message.

Your confluence instance is already completely setup.

Return to [Confluence](https://confluence.sudbury.ma.us/). I click on the Confluence link and it brings me back to the homepage. How do I update the license?


Answers:
author: Minh Tran
body: It is good to hear that [@Information Systems](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/620268)


author: Information Systems
body: Turns out I needed to update a setting on the mysql server first to get the license dialog to show up and take the new license. Confluence is working now.


author: Minh Tran
body: [@Information Systems](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/620268) can you try again to update your license here at [https://confluence.sudbury.ma.us/admin/license.action](https://confluence.sudbury.ma.us/admin/license.action "https://confluence.sudbury.ma.us/admin/license.action") (use your admin account to authenticate)

and let me know what happens with it?


Tags: confluence-server

server
Is there any way to create a list of child pages and post on the parent page?
Asked by caw_405:

The question is self-explanatory; should be clear to anybody who reads it.


Answers:
author: Tim Shields
body: I think the [Children Display](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/children-display-macro-139501.html) macro is probably what you want.


author: Sven Schatter _Lively Apps_
body: Sounds like you might be looking for the [Page Tree Macro](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/page-tree-macro-163414255.html)?


author: Minh Tran
body: [Children Display Macro](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/children-display-macro-139501.html?_ga=2.254107336.1354359635.1578259116-1327961374.1575025993) is the one you need


Tags: new-to-confluence
Create a list of Jira Issues
Asked by gary.powell:

I have a project for which I've modified a workflow and created custom fields. I want to be able to generate a report of issues using any/all available fields, in any order I choose, and display comments, (many to 1 relationship with issues), 1 per line, so that issue 1 would present as:

Issue 1 (fields) comment 1

issue 1 (fields) comment 2

etc.


Answers:
author: Mike Bowen
body: Hi [@gary.powell](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3671277)

Yes, this is a problem a lot of us experience and would like to have... a simple report showing comments for issues, but alas, it is not possible.  

The closest I have come to a solution to getting the comments in a report is by doing the following: (*Maybe look at the screenshot first before following the instructions*):

1. On the side menu in Jira click on **Dashboards**.
2. Create a **New Dashboard** (Layout = full screen).
3. Add a Gadget called **Activity Stream**.
4. **Name** the activity.
5. Add a **Global Filter** . Here you can filter by **Project IS**
6. Select the **project/s** and click the + button.
7. Add another **Global Filter** . Here you can filter by **Username IS**
8. Add a **username.**
9. Under Each stream can be toggled and customised individually select **JIRA checkbox**
10. Select the filter **Activity IS** **comment added** and click the + button.
11. Limit to 99 items
12. Check the box to Automatically refresh this activity stream every 2 hours.

The result is a list of issues, with comments, which can be fed to an RSS feed.

![Dashboard - activity stream.png](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/78200i70CD92A87F4E9FA7/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Dashboard - activity stream.png")

-Mike


Tags: atl-gruland

cloud

confluence-cloud