CSV user import with autocreation of primary group

[tmotyl]

when creating a new user In the UI, the primary group is set with option "create_group_with_same_name", which autocreates the new group with the same name as the user.

Can this be also achieved using csv import? I tried putting the name in the "posixAccount_group" column, or leaving it empty or using "magic" value of "create_group_with_same_name" but nothing worked.

[gruberroland]

This is not supported as part of the file upload as it can be achieved with two file uploads (first groups, then users).

[tmotyl]

Thanks for the info. My case is that I have to create single users, multiple times, not many users one time. So having a separate import just for group is an additional hurdle. Would you be open for PR implementing this feature (support for create_group_with_same_name in the import file)?

[gruberroland]

Is there any reason why you prefer the CSV instead of the regular GUI to create single users? Just to know if there is room for improvement.

Sure, if you provide a PR we will be happy to integrate it.

[tmotyl]

I prefer CSV as then I can generate the csv to avoid mistakes (these are "service users" which have some custom settings like different home path), as I can generate the file via script.

[tmotyl]

I solved the issue for now by creating a profile for new users in LAM UI. In long term I will try to create user directly through OpenLdap API.