Adding Aliases in Bulk
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Karl Hehr
Jun 21, 2012, 12:53:02 PM6/21/12
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I am going to try and add aliases in bulk from a csv, but first I need the syntax to add an alias using GAM. I looked at the example syntax:
gam create alias idontwearseatbelts crashtestdummy
And it fails.
I tried:
gam update user crashtestdummy alias idontwearseatbelts
Also fails, each time it gives me the "help" screen telling me how I can use the gam commands and where to find more help.
I am using 2.5 on a 10.7 Mac in a Google Apps for education domain.
Moti Levy
Jun 21, 2012, 1:02:58 PM6/21/12
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your syntax is wrong.
try :
gam create alias idontwearseatbelts user crashtestdummy
or
gam update alias idontwearseatbelts user crashtestdummy
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Peter Roelant
Jun 21, 2012, 1:03:49 PM6/21/12
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Karl,
The command you're looking for is :
gam create alias idontwearseatbelts user crashtestdummy
which will make an alias idontwearseatbelts to user crashtestdummy
Kind Regards,
Peter
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Jay Lee
Jun 21, 2012, 1:09:34 PM6/21/12
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Sorry Karl,
The syntax was wrong in the Wiki examples. I've fixed it now. The correct documentation for creating aliases can also be found at:
Karl Hehr
Jun 22, 2012, 5:35:40 AM6/22/12
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Thanks. Works great.
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Karl Hehr
Jun 28, 2012, 3:19:04 PM6/28/12
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Now I am working on getting the bash script to work to read users from a csv file. Here is the syntax of my script:
#!/bin/bash
while read alias username
do
#This line adds an alias to the listed user
python gam.py create alias $alias user $username
done < /Users/karlhehr/Desktop/alias2.csv>
The csv file has "alias,username" and then repeats for all users.
Example:
khehr,karl.hehr
bdole,bob.dole
tfoolery,tom.foolery
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Karl Hehr
Jun 28, 2012, 3:35:35 PM6/28/12
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That gives me a syntax error, I forgot to mention that in the earlier email.
Karl Hehr
Jun 29, 2012, 11:22:16 AM6/29/12
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Here is the finished and WORKING script:
#!/bin/bash
OLDIFS=$IFS
IFS=,
while read alias username
do
#This line adds an alias to the listed user
python gam.py create alias $alias user $username
done < /path to .csv
IFS=$OLDIFS
simon
Aug 14, 2012, 8:07:41 AM8/14/12
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you can also use PowerShell
$list = Import-Csv c:\gam\studentsaliases.csv
foreach ($entry in $list)
{
c:\gam\gam.exe create alias $($entry.alias) user $($entry.username)
}
$list = Import-Csv c:\gam\studentsaliases.csv
foreach ($entry in $list)
{
c:\gam\gam.exe create alias $($entry.alias) user $($entry.username)
}
Jason Miller
Feb 25, 2014, 2:32:14 PM2/25/14
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Hey Karl - I am slowly making sense of how this works, but how would I actually execute this script?... type it into terminal? If you have a moment to reply I would greatly appreciate the help!!
Karl Hehr
Feb 25, 2014, 2:42:58 PM2/25/14
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The script is written in text edit or text wrangler and saved as a ".sh"
Then you execute the bash script in terminal.
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Nino Iaccarino
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Hi Simon,
Can you please provide an example of the .csv headers you used for this ?
Thanks!
Amar Thombare
Jan 28, 2017, 4:31:23 AM1/28/17
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Hello,
Someone please share me the CSV file format and command to upload user aliases in G suite. I am using GAM.
-Amar
On Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:32:58 PM UTC+5:30, Moti Levy wrote:
your syntax is wrong.try :gam create alias idontwearseatbelts user crashtestdummyor
gam update alias idontwearseatbelts user crashtestdummy
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I am going to try and add aliases in bulk from a csv, but first I need the syntax to add an alias using GAM. I looked at the example syntax:gam create alias idontwearseatbelts crashtestdummyAnd it fails.I tried:gam update user crashtestdummy alias idontwearseatbeltsAlso fails, each time it gives me the "help" screen telling me how I can use the gam commands and where to find more help.I am using 2.5 on a 10.7 Mac in a Google Apps for education domain.
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Kevin Melillo
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CSV File Format:
username,alias_to_add
username1,alias1
username2,alias2
GAM COMMAND
gam csv userlist.csv gam update user ~username alias ~alias_to_add
Please let me know if that resolves the issue.
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Todd Green
Aug 16, 2017, 11:06:41 AM8/16/17
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Hello,
This link is outdated. Can you update? I am trying to create aliases and, as I am trained as teacher, I am in way over my head here. I did run GAM and tried to create a single alias. This is the error I received.
ERROR: 403: Domain cannot use apis. - domainCannotUseApis
I am trying to create 500+ aliases and could really use some assistance.
Thank you
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Graham Ingleby
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Hi Tod
The Wiki for adding aliases is now at https://github.com/jay0lee/GAM/wiki/GAM3DirectoryCommands#creating-an-alias-for-a-user-or-group
You will also find the Bulk Operations section useful https://github.com/jay0lee/GAM/wiki/BulkOperations
However, I think your first port of call should be setting up GAM, for this make sure you have the latest version and follow the instructions at https://github.com/jay0lee/GAM/wiki
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Ross Scroggs
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Kevin's example should be:
CSV File Format:
username,alias_to_add
username1,alias1
username2,alias2
GAM COMMAND
Corrected: gam csv userlist.csv gam create alias ~alias_to_add user ~username
Ross
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Wow! Can't believe I missed that... wait, yes I can! Need more coffee... Thank you Ross!
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Kevin's example should be:CSV File Format:username,alias_to_addusername1,alias1username2,alias2GAM COMMANDCorrected: gam csv userlist.csv gam create alias ~alias_to_add user ~usernameRoss
On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 8:28 AM, 'Graham Ingleby' via GAM for G Suite <google-apps-manager@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi TodThe Wiki for adding aliases is now at https://github.com/jay0lee/GAM/wiki/GAM3DirectoryCommands#creating-an-alias-for-a-user-or-groupYou will also find the Bulk Operations section useful https://github.com/jay0lee/GAM/wiki/BulkOperationsHowever, I think your first port of call should be setting up GAM, for this make sure you have the latest version and follow the instructions at https://github.com/jay0lee/GAM/wikiGraham
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