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[BUG] User registration form: correct length of username? #3971

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math-GH opened this issue Nov 10, 2021 · 3 comments
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[BUG] User registration form: correct length of username? #3971

math-GH opened this issue Nov 10, 2021 · 3 comments
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@math-GH math-GH commented Nov 10, 2021

Describe the bug

Registration form:
The text hint says, that max. 16 chars are allowed for a user name.
But the HTML5 pattern says: max 39 chars.

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To Reproduce
see user registration form

Environment information (please complete the following information):

  • FreshRSS version: 1.18.1
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@math-GH math-GH commented Nov 11, 2021

The question is: what is technical the maximum length?

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@Alkarex Alkarex commented Nov 11, 2021

The actual maximum length will vary depending on the platforms and setups. In particular, the username is used as a folder name and as a database table prefix, each having restrictions.

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@math-GH math-GH commented Nov 20, 2021

What is the safest username length for all platforms/setups? 16 chars? 20? 25?

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