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Bug

Admins are able to invite other users except themselves to join groups in Portal for ArcGIS 10.8.1.

Last Published: October 26, 2021 Portal for ArcGIS
Bug ID Number BUG-000143762
SubmittedOctober 18, 2021
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toPortal for ArcGIS
Version found10.8.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2016 64 Bit
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

The behavior described is the intended behavior of ArcGIS Enterprise 10.8.1 and prior. Subsequent to this report, the system is redesigned in ArcGIS Enterprise 10.9 and onwards to allow for administrators to add themselves to groups.

Workaround

An administrator's own account is returned in the member list in the invite users dialogue if searching for the full username. Administrators are then able to add themselves to the group.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000143762

Software:

  • Portal for ArcGIS

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