When creating a new folder give a hint that folder names starting with dots might be hidden
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Since Jul 17, 2025.
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feature: files
hotspot: filename handling
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Description
Describe the bug
When I create a folder starting with multiple dots (at least 3), it gets created but is not visible.
Steps to reproduce
- Create a folder named
... folder with dots - The folder gets created in the file system
- The folder is not visible in the web ui
Expected behaviour
The folder should be visible
Actual behaviour
Folder is not visible
Server configuration
Operating system: Ubuntu 18.04
Web server: nginx
Database: mariadb
PHP version: 7.3
Nextcloud version: 18.06
Updated from an older Nextcloud/ownCloud or fresh install: Updated
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