Spaces

What is a Wiki space?

A Wiki space is a collection of Wiki pages. The pages are scoped to that space. A space has a delegated administrator(s) and its own default set of authorizations.

How are pages organized?

Pages are contained within spaces. Within a space, they are organized in a hierarchical tree. When editing a page, you can change the parent page or move it to a different space.

How do I get access to a restricted space?

Space permissions are managed by the space administrators. If you don't have access to a space, you should contact one of the space administrators. You may already know who is in charge of the space due to the nature of the project and can contact them. If it is not clear, you can email st-help@doit.wisc.edu and they will get you in contact with the right people.

Authorization (what's wrong with my access?)

Unable to access The Wiki via wiki page link/ it just hangs

If you used to be able to access the wiki, but now the page hangs or leads to an unexpected screen, it is likely that your account has been disabled. Shared Tools Admins disable accounts that have not been used for more than 16 months as we have limited number of licenses. If you are not able to access the wiki, please email st-help@doit.wisc.edu

Subject: Unable to access the Wiki: escalate to Shared Tools Admins

Body:

I am not able to access the wiki, please check my account.

First and Last Name:
NetID:
Name of Wiki Space:
Link used to access Wiki:

How do I specify who has access to view pages in my space?

If you are a Wiki space administrator, you can go to Browse Space > Space Admin > Permissions and grant people access to your space. Each individual page can also have further restrictions on who can access it. When editing the page, you can change the 'view' or 'edit' restrictions at the bottom of the page. Note that you can only further restrict access based upon permissions inherited from the space or parent page. Page restrictions are enforced after space permissions. They can only further restrict access. View restrictions are inherited by child pages; edit restrictions are not inherited.

I am trying to grant a person permission to see my space or page but I can't find them - what should I do?

Have NetID: In order to specifically grant a person access to a page or space, they need to have a Wiki account. Accounts are created for other NetID holders the first time the log in.

No NetID: Non-NetID holders: the site admin will have to email st-help@doit.wisc.edu so the Shared Tools Admins can start the request procedure to "obtain a NetID for a collaborator". Once the person has activated their NetID and logged in to the wiki (and their account automatically created), the site admin can grant them access to the page (via page restrictions).

Can I make just a few of my pages available to a broader set of users?

Each space has a default specification of who is authorized to view pages. You can not make a page within that space available to individuals beyond the default set. You would need to move that page to a different space or change the default authorization configuration. Additionally, pages inherit the restrictions specified by parent pages.

How can I access my space when the Wiki is down?

For DoIT customers of the Wiki you can put a request in following the instructions at this page DoIT Static Wiki Content.

Miscellaneous

Why do I get emails when someone else edits a page?

Confluence has an 'autowatch' feature to facilitate the sharing of information. By default, you will receive an email notification each time someone edits or comments on a page that you added or updated. Individuals can turn autowatch off by editing the email settings in their user profile. See this page for more information. If you want to turn off notifications for a specific page, go to the page and then click Tools > Stop Watching.

How can I disable 'autowatch'?

Individuals can turn autowatch off by editing the email settings in their user profile. See this page for more information.

Training and Support

Where can I find more information about using Wikis?

Many channels offer playlists and videos on YouTube, including the official Atlassian YouTube channel. Atlassian vendor documentation also includes primers and tutorials.

Is there training available?

LinkedIn Learning offers Confluence Wiki Training Courses (requires NetID login).

How can I get further support?

Support requests can be routed through the DoIT Help Desk at st-help@doit.wisc.edu. This support is not meant to handle general questions about how to use a Wiki. See the previous two items for that.

DoIT Jira and Confluence Service Change - Timeline and Roles & Responsibilities