Disable user password change if using REMOTE_AUTH #4770

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opened 2025-12-29 19:20:17 +01:00 by adam · 2 comments
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Originally created by @candlerb on GitHub (Apr 15, 2021).

NetBox version

v2.10.9

Feature type

Change to existing functionality

Proposed functionality

When using REMOTE_AUTH for authentication, hide the link to the Profile > Change Password page (/user/password/)

Use case

Avoids confusing users with a password change option that can't possibly work. Consistency with LDAP authentication.

Database changes

None.

External dependencies

None.

Relates to #3139, #3667

Originally created by @candlerb on GitHub (Apr 15, 2021). ### NetBox version v2.10.9 ### Feature type Change to existing functionality ### Proposed functionality When using REMOTE_AUTH for authentication, hide the link to the Profile > Change Password page (`/user/password/`) ### Use case Avoids confusing users with a password change option that can't possibly work. Consistency with LDAP authentication. ### Database changes None. ### External dependencies None. Relates to #3139, #3667
adam added the type: featurestatus: needs ownerpending closure labels 2025-12-29 19:20:17 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 19:20:17 +01:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jun 15, 2021):

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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jun 15, 2021): This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. NetBox is governed by a small group of core maintainers which means not all opened issues may receive direct feedback. Please see our [contributing guide](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jul 16, 2021):

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Reference: starred/netbox#4770