From 4f084a59a3edc138ac71b42c8d67353b7a6a8fad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gergely Nagy Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:04:39 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] user: Document globally editable wikis Document the `Allow anyone to edit the Wiki` option in `Settings`, and the consequences of activating it. Signed-off-by: Gergely Nagy --- docs/user/wiki.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/user/wiki.md b/docs/user/wiki.md index 0ea17e1b..83eb5ddb 100644 --- a/docs/user/wiki.md +++ b/docs/user/wiki.md @@ -16,8 +16,10 @@ To enable the wiki for a repository, visit the `Settings` page and activate `Ena > **Warning** > Be aware that the wiki, once enabled, is accessible for _everyone_ who has `read` access to your repository - on public repositories even unauthenticated guests can access the wiki. > The wiki is _not_ a suitable place for storing private information or secrets (like passwords). +> +> Activating the `Allow anyone to edit the Wiki` option in `Settings` will give everyone with an account write access to the wiki. -To edit the wiki `write` permission to the repository is required. +To edit the wiki `write` permission to the repository is required, unless the `Allow anyone to edit the Wiki` setting is activated on the `Settings` page, in the `Advanced Settings` section. ## Wiki structure