nextcloud / nextcloud/server

[Bug]: creating a public link share takes very long and end up in error. Upon refresh the public link is here though.

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Description

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Bug description

public link creation takes too much time and end in error, between 27 to 35 seconds.

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Steps to reproduce

Go to c.nc.c.
Try to create a public link.
Wait (for me between 27 to 35 seconds
See the error pop up in the top right corner : can't create public link
Refresh the page : the link has been created

Expected behavior

the public link should be created right away without error.

Nextcloud Server version

31

Operating system

None

PHP engine version

None

Web server

None

Database engine version

None

Is this bug present after an update or on a fresh install?

None

Are you using the Nextcloud Server Encryption module?

None

What user-backends are you using?
  • Default user-backend (database)
  • LDAP/ Active Directory
  • SSO - SAML
  • Other
Configuration report

List of activated Apps

Nextcloud Signing status

Nextcloud Logs

Additional info

c.nc.c

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing public-link creation using the reported steps and observe the error and request timing. The issue names no source files or tests and provides no logs or configuration, so inspect the relevant request path and add coverage once the failure is isolated. Done means the link is created immediately without an error and remains available without refreshing.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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