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[Enhancement]: Bulk Local User Creation and Account Updates #1503

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opened 2026-04-24 23:47:53 +02:00 by adam · 1 comment
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:47:53 +02:00
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Originally created by @TankParts on GitHub (Nov 1, 2023).

Describe the feature/enhancement

The feature is to be able to create and update users and passwords in bulk via uploading a csv or a similar method. This would be useful for administrators who need to manage a large number of users and want to avoid creating or updating them one by one.

The feature could work as follows:

  • The addmin uploads a csv file with one column per user setting. eg: username, password, email, account type, can download, can update. etc.
  • The server validates the csv file and checks for any errors or duplicates.
  • The server creates or updates the users according to the csv file, and sends a confirmation message admin.
  • The administrator can view the status of the user creation or update process in the dashboard.

I think this feature would enhance the usability and functionality of Audiobookshelf, and make it easier for admins to manage their users. Thank you for your consideration.

Originally created by @TankParts on GitHub (Nov 1, 2023). ### Describe the feature/enhancement The feature is to be able to create and update users and passwords in bulk via uploading a csv or a similar method. This would be useful for administrators who need to manage a large number of users and want to avoid creating or updating them one by one. The feature could work as follows: - The addmin uploads a csv file with one column per user setting. eg: username, password, email, account type, can download, can update. etc. - The server validates the csv file and checks for any errors or duplicates. - The server creates or updates the users according to the csv file, and sends a confirmation message admin. - The administrator can view the status of the user creation or update process in the dashboard. I think this feature would enhance the usability and functionality of Audiobookshelf, and make it easier for admins to manage their users. Thank you for your consideration.
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adam commented 2026-04-24 23:47:54 +02:00
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@nichwall commented on GitHub (Nov 3, 2023):

I agree user management would need to be better for large servers/admin tasks.

There is a related FR here (not necessary to complete it first, but should have a better UI before allowing mass creation of users) https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/issues/2066

I wonder if there should be another "group" column on users to more easily manage users, but will need to think about it more. That easily turns into a rabbit hole.

In the meantime, you could use the ABS API (documented here https://api.audiobookshelf.org) to create/update/read users from/to a CSV or spreadsheet

@nichwall commented on GitHub (Nov 3, 2023): I agree user management would need to be better for large servers/admin tasks. There is a related FR here (not necessary to complete it first, but should have a better UI before allowing mass creation of users) https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/issues/2066 I wonder if there should be another "group" column on users to more easily manage users, but will need to think about it more. That easily turns into a rabbit hole. In the meantime, you could use the ABS API (documented here https://api.audiobookshelf.org) to create/update/read users from/to a CSV or spreadsheet
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