[GH-ISSUE #565] New account setup renders first account as bob@example.org #395

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opened 2026-02-25 22:37:01 +03:00 by kerem · 13 comments
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Originally created by @dsiminiuk on GitHub (Jun 10, 2020).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus/issues/565

Installing for the first time v4.2.2

Click on the Floccus icon, click the PLUS sign to add an account
Enter your server name
Enter your user name
Click on the NC Flow button to authenticate via the browser.
Authenticate and close the browser tab
Set Server path
Set Local bookmarks path
Set Sync behavior to overwrite local (first time)
Set Dangerous tasks to First time sync

Click Save

Close the tab in the browser

Click on the Sync Now button

Experience the error below.

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Windows 10 Pro
SRWare (Chromium) Version 81.0.4200.0
Floccus 4.2.2
Sync to NC Bookmarks
NC 18.0.6
Bookmarks 3.1.1

[X] Debug log provided: floccus-4.2.2-2020-06-10.log

This issue started with 4.2.0. If you add your account again it seems to be fine just the first attempt is messed up.

Originally created by @dsiminiuk on GitHub (Jun 10, 2020). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus/issues/565 Installing for the first time v4.2.2 Click on the Floccus icon, click the PLUS sign to add an account Enter your server name Enter your user name Click on the NC Flow button to authenticate via the browser. Authenticate and close the browser tab Set Server path Set Local bookmarks path Set Sync behavior to overwrite local (first time) Set Dangerous tasks to First time sync Click Save Close the tab in the browser Click on the Sync Now button Experience the error below. ![Image 1](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/5713547/84328808-a7d57280-ab48-11ea-9b5d-8bfef21faad7.jpg) Windows 10 Pro SRWare (Chromium) Version 81.0.4200.0 Floccus 4.2.2 Sync to NC Bookmarks NC 18.0.6 Bookmarks 3.1.1 [X] Debug log provided: floccus-4.2.2-2020-06-10.log This issue started with 4.2.0. If you add your account again it seems to be fine just the first attempt is messed up.
kerem 2026-02-25 22:37:01 +03:00
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@Tank-Missile commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020):

Seems to be the same issue as mine.

<!-- gh-comment-id:642396610 --> @Tank-Missile commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020): [Seems to be the same issue as mine.](https://github.com/marcelklehr/floccus/issues/561)
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@r4taw2mg commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020):

Same here floccus 4.2.2 LoFloccus 1.1.2 in Waterfox 2020.6

Works with old Floccus 3.5.1 in Waterfox Classic 2020.6 with same server.

<!-- gh-comment-id:642570337 --> @r4taw2mg commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020): Same here floccus 4.2.2 LoFloccus 1.1.2 in Waterfox 2020.6 Works with old Floccus 3.5.1 in Waterfox Classic 2020.6 with same server.
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@nunnsby commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020):

Have the same issue. As described in #561

Additional testing has also shown that on creating the second account (actual) account for me, even if I select the Root (/) as the Bookmarks location (folder mapping), it usually defaults to entering /Bookmarks Bar/floccus (user@site.url) as the actual mapping. I then have to go and reset it to point to the Root (/). Maybe related to a default setting somewhere?

<!-- gh-comment-id:642689856 --> @nunnsby commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020): Have the same issue. As described in #561 Additional testing has also shown that on creating the second account (actual) account for me, even if I select the Root (/) as the Bookmarks location (folder mapping), it usually defaults to entering _/Bookmarks Bar/floccus (user@site.url)_ as the actual mapping. I then have to go and reset it to point to the Root (/). Maybe related to a default setting somewhere?
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@dsiminiuk commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020):

@marcelklehr 4.2.3 works much better! Easy addition of the account.

Thank you

<!-- gh-comment-id:642880107 --> @dsiminiuk commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020): @marcelklehr 4.2.3 works much better! Easy addition of the account. Thank you
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@dsiminiuk commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020):

Not so fast. On a different PC.
Removed v4.2.2
Installed 4.2.3
Setup account in the usual way.

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If I click the gear icon none of the settings I just saved are there.

Another hint. If I set the configuration page as desired, click the SAVE button.
If I refresh the page, the values revert to the default bob@example.org.

<!-- gh-comment-id:642957982 --> @dsiminiuk commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020): Not so fast. On a different PC. Removed v4.2.2 Installed 4.2.3 Setup account in the usual way. ![Image 1](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/5713547/84444178-c9952f00-ac06-11ea-8aab-96bc30af5494.png) If I click the gear icon none of the settings I just saved are there. Another hint. If I set the configuration page as desired, click the SAVE button. If I refresh the page, the values revert to the default bob@example.org.
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@dsiminiuk commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020):

I tried again and used the username password method of authentication to avoid the NC Flow method and it worked.

I have another PC I need to update and I'll try that first time and let you know what happens.

<!-- gh-comment-id:642958654 --> @dsiminiuk commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020): I tried again and used the username password method of authentication to avoid the NC Flow method and it worked. I have another PC I need to update and I'll try that first time and let you know what happens.
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@dsiminiuk commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020):

Adding with proper user/pass (not Flow) on the 2nd PC avoided this issue. lLl is good.
Will try on another laptop.

<!-- gh-comment-id:642963772 --> @dsiminiuk commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2020): Adding with proper user/pass (not Flow) on the 2nd PC avoided this issue. lLl is good. Will try on another laptop.
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@dsiminiuk commented on GitHub (Jun 12, 2020):

Deploying v4.2.4 over top of v4.2.3 in chrome://extensions (dev mode), closing the browser, syncing, all works well and does not corrupt any accounts.

On another browser, uninstalled v.4.2.3, closed the browser. Installed v.4.2.4 in chrome://extensions (dev mode), added a new account with NextCloud Flow authentication, synced, all works well.

Thanks @marcelklehr

<!-- gh-comment-id:643294977 --> @dsiminiuk commented on GitHub (Jun 12, 2020): Deploying v4.2.4 over top of v4.2.3 in chrome://extensions (dev mode), closing the browser, syncing, all works well and does not corrupt any accounts. On another browser, uninstalled v.4.2.3, closed the browser. Installed v.4.2.4 in chrome://extensions (dev mode), added a new account with NextCloud Flow authentication, synced, all works well. Thanks @marcelklehr
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@zsbolyoczki commented on GitHub (Mar 25, 2022):

The issue stil exists.
I have my own account and also bob which keeps generating sync warnings in the browser (Librewolf).
Is it possible to get rid of it somehow?

<!-- gh-comment-id:1078916112 --> @zsbolyoczki commented on GitHub (Mar 25, 2022): The issue stil exists. I have my own account and also bob which keeps generating sync warnings in the browser (Librewolf). Is it possible to get rid of it somehow?
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@marcelklehr commented on GitHub (Mar 25, 2022):

It's possible to remove accounts in the account settings.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1078917400 --> @marcelklehr commented on GitHub (Mar 25, 2022): It's possible to remove accounts in the account settings.
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@marcelklehr commented on GitHub (Apr 27, 2022):

@all-contributors Please add @dsiminiuk as a contributor for testing and ideas

<!-- gh-comment-id:1111168629 --> @marcelklehr commented on GitHub (Apr 27, 2022): @all-contributors Please add @dsiminiuk as a contributor for testing and ideas
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@allcontributors[bot] commented on GitHub (Apr 27, 2022):

@marcelklehr

I've put up a pull request to add @dsiminiuk! 🎉

<!-- gh-comment-id:1111168754 --> @allcontributors[bot] commented on GitHub (Apr 27, 2022): @marcelklehr I've put up [a pull request](https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus/pull/1143) to add @dsiminiuk! :tada:
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2023):

This issue has been automatically locked since there has not been any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue for related bugs.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1526850033 --> @github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2023): This issue has been automatically locked since there has not been any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue for related bugs.
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