How to Hide the Author Name in Bold Reports Server

In Bold Reports, the default reports listing page displays metadata such as the Author Name. You may want to hide this information for white-labeling purposes or to maintain privacy within your organization.

This article explains how to modify the custom_ui_reports.json file to hide the Author Name from the reports listing page.

Steps to Hide the Author Name

Step 1: Open the Manage Sites Page

• Sign in to Bold Reports Server with an administrator account.
• Click the Profile icon in the upper-right corner.
• Select Manage Sites from the dropdown menu.
  
  

2. Access UMS Settings

Open your browser and navigate to the UMS administration portal using the following URL structure:

3. Select the Configuration Tab

Go to the Settings menu and select the Configuration tab. From the Search your files drop-down menu, locate and select the custom_ui_reports.json file.

4. Modify the HideAuthorName Property

In the JSON configuration file, locate the Reports section under your specific profile name. Set the HideAuthorName property to true.

5. Assign the Profile to Sites

Scroll to the Sites section and ensure that the modified profile (for example, "test" or "default") is assigned to the sites where you want to hide the Author Name.

6. Save Changes and Verify the Output

• Save the changes and restart IIS for the updates to take effect.
• The Author Name will be hidden for all sites listed under the Name property on the UMS page.

Before configuration: (Author Name is visible)

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can customize the Bold Reports UI to hide the Author Name and create a cleaner, more streamlined experience for your users.