Better user setup process

[anon30676603]

Hi,

closing as a duplicate of the following thread where you can find a link to an existing feature request and an current ongoing implementation of this feature at the github issue tracker:

So how to YOU create new external users?

I have a new owncloud installation that authenticate to our LDAP server, but I also create external users who need to access our system. Ideally I'd like owncloud to email a newly created users a link that they can use to login and create their own password (like a password reset link). Unfortunately I always have to send them a separate email saying "You've just received a notice indicating than an account has been created for you. Please try llogging into owncloud with a made-up password…