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By default, Liferay encrypts the passwords that go into the database. The default algorithm is SHA-1 in 6.0 and 6.1 versions, which changed to PBKDF2WithHmacSHA1/160/128000 in version 6.2. The encryption algorithm can be changed and even turned off via the portal-ext.properties. Because...

This article outlines a practical suggestion for keeping data in sync between the staging and live site for portlets that allow changes in both places. Following the workaround will help prevent staging publication errors and failure. Resolution Generally, if staging is enabled for a...

This article describes how numeric screennames can be used in Liferay Portal. Resolution Set the following property to true in the portal-ext.properties file that will override the default functionality of being unable to create numeric screennames. # Set this to true when you want the...

When installing Liferay Digital Experience Platform (DXP) 7.0 or any Liferay Portal version, portal administrators have the option to leverage any of the translations that come with the default installation. This article outlines the best way/s to correct these translations. Resolution...

This article describes how specific LDAP attributes can be ignored during LDAP user import. Sometimes, users may change some information on the Liferay Portal. When the next scheduled LDAP import is executed, it will overwrite the user-made change. To ensure the change is not...

The title of a portlet is determined by the language properties files and may be changed system-wide by using a language ext properties file similar to portal-ext.properties. Resolution To demonstrate how to change the portlet titles, this article we will seek to change the title of...

Through the Blog Portlet, there is a unique functionality where Blog information can be split into different pages. Resolution To achieve this functionality, start by going to the wrench in the portlet and scoping the portlet to the specific page. This would make the scoped portlet...

Activation Key deployment for Liferay Portal versions 5.2.9 (Service Pack 5) to 6.0.x is different from key deployment for Liferay versions 5.2 SP4 and earlier. Activation keys are no longer generated based off the Server ID. Instead, you'll need an .xml key file. This file will be...

This article is a legacy article. It applies to previous versions of the Liferay product. While the article is no longer maintained, the information may still be applicable. In older versions of Liferay Portal (e.g. 5.1.x, 5.2 EE SP3), by default, Liferay will import all user groups a...

Liferay Support does not recommend or endorse specific third-party products over others. Liferay is not responsible for any instructions herein or referenced regarding these products. Any implementation of these principles is the responsibility of the subscriber. This article contains a...

This article is a legacy article. It applies to previous versions of the Liferay product. While the article is no longer maintained, the information may still be applicable. Security-hotfix-11-6012, which is available for Liferay Portal 6.0 EE SP2, is preventing embedded portlets from...

In Liferay Portal 6.0 EE SP2, a new Creole parser for the Wiki portlet has been implemented and changed how links are parsed. For example, previously in 6.0 EE SP1, links using single brackets like "[ ]" will redirect the user to a new Wiki page. In 6.0 EE SP2 and newer versions, links...

This is a comprehensive article that documents the steps for how to set up SAML on Liferay Portal 6.2 EE. In addition, this article covers the different ways that SAML can be implemented and utilized. SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an XML-based open standard data format for...

This article serves as a reference concerning an intended change in the minification process which might break some JavaScript code. After upgrading from Liferay Portal 6.2 to Liferay DXP 7.0, any JavaScript code that uses eval() or with() may no longer work as expected. After the...

This article documents the Kaleo workflow changes that have taken place in Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In DXP, there are some Kaleo Workflow related user experience changes happening surrounding Web Content. These changes include: Unlike 6.2 and previous versions, the Web...

With the purchase of a subscription to Liferay Digital Experience Platform (DXP), customers have access to Liferay Developer Studio, which  is a set of Eclipse plugins designed to ease development with Liferay DXP.  This article documents the features included with Liferay Developer...

This article is a legacy article. It applies to previous versions of the Liferay product. While the article is no longer maintained, the information may still be applicable. This article describes how to deploy patches to Liferay in a variety of environments. The steps are seperated by...

This article demonstrates how to create a separate audit.YYYY-MM-DD.log file within ${liferay.home}/log for audit INFO messages. It should roll over every day with this configuration. Resolution Once the DXP 7.0 instance has started, navigate to the Control Panel → Configuration → System...

An activation key for Liferay version 5.4 SP4 and lower is based off the Server ID or server MAC address and utilizes a license key. The key will be generated by Liferay's Provisioning team. Please follow the deployment instructions below. Resolution After obtaining an activation key:...

This article describes how to add sites, roles or user groups to a user automatically. Resolution Go to Control Panel Select Portal Settings Select the Users section Select the tab for Default User Associations Add name of site, role or user groups in the relevant fields Notice that any...