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diff --git a/nixos/modules/misc/ids.nix b/nixos/modules/misc/ids.nix index cc7d868498241..bb97c707bf65c 100644 --- a/nixos/modules/misc/ids.nix +++ b/nixos/modules/misc/ids.nix @@ -1,6 +1,14 @@ # This module defines the global list of uids and gids. We keep a # central list to prevent id collisions. +# IMPORTANT! +# We only add static uids and gids for services where it is not feasible +# to change uids/gids on service start, in example a service with a lot of +# files. Please also check if the service is applicable for systemd's +# DynamicUser option and does not need a uid/gid allocation at all. +# Systemd can also change ownership of service directories using the +# RuntimeDirectory/StateDirectory options. + { config, pkgs, lib, ... }: { |