Restrict access to custom journal entries [Updated in Security Center 1.3 and removed in 2.0]

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
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    • Use the glide.live_feed.custom_journal.acl_check_enabled property to respect ACL's on custom journal fields.

    If glide.live_feed.custom_journal.acl_check_enabled is not set to the recommended value of true, then all users to be able to see all journal entries within the life feed feature. Setting property to true will respect ACL's on custom journal fields which is a good to have feature.

    More information

    Attribute Description
    Property name glide.live_feed.custom_journal.acl_check_enabled
    Configuration type System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do)
    Category Access control
    Purpose To control which users see which journal entries based on ACLs.
    Recommended value true
    Default value true
    Configuration type Boolean.
    Security risk (Moderate) When set to true, only the custom journal entries which pass ACL will be shown in Live Feed, otherwise, all users will be able to see all journal entries.

    To learn more about adding or creating a system property, see Add a system property.