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Feature #13527

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'Display name' for users

Added by Anonymous over 11 years ago. Updated over 11 years ago.

Status:
New
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
-
Category:
Administration
Target version:
-
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Description

Similar to a nickname, this would offer a way for people to set how they prefer to be shown in project member lists. Details:

  • From admin settings, the display format choices remain unchanged (explained in next point), and the label is updated to 'Default user display format'.
  • Add a check box near the display format setting list to "Override display name".
  • Display name is added as a field to user settings.

Behavior:

Users can choose to enter a custom display name. If left blank, the system default is used. If 'Override' is enabled, this field either (a) has no effect, default format is used for everyone, but a value can still be entered, or (b) is disabled altogether, but any pre-existing display names are protected to be restored if re-enabled.

Use case:

  • Casual Redmine instances where users will want to use a preferred nickname other than their username.
  • International instances where some users prefer Firstname Lastname and others the opposite.
  • Privacy priorities, where the Redmine host users may be comfortable sharing a full name, but external users require some level of identity obfuscation from each other.

Thanks for consideration/feedback!


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Related to Redmine - Feature #11724: Prevent users from seeing other users based on their project membershipClosedJean-Philippe Lang

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