Differences between Data Center and Cloud versions
Last updated Nov 13, 2025
All the macros available in the DC are also supported in the Cloud version. The following table lists the macros' parameters and features that work differently in DC and Cloud:
Parameter/Feature | DC | Cloud | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Enable strict allowlist | The parameter applies the given allowlist to all content in the HTML content. See Allowlist for more information. | ||
Location of HTML data; | Supported formats:
| Supported formats:
| File and template options are not applicable for Confluence cloud. |
Allow same origin | These parameters are the integration points for the macro security feature available in the cloud version. Read more in the configuration page and the macro guide. | ||
Allow script execution | |||
Select to use JTidy | For updates on this feature, refer to https://appfire.atlassian.net/browse/HTML-203. | ||
Remove conflicting tags | For updates on this feature, refer to https://appfire.atlassian.net/browse/HTML-204. | ||
Include head section HTML | Both the HTML and XSLT macros do not support this feature in cloud. For updates on this feature, refer to https://appfire.atlassian.net/browse/HTML-226, | ||
Show error message panel | For updates on this feature, refer to https://appfire.atlassian.net/browse/HTML-227. | ||
Omit a panel when output is wiki | Not applicable |
Currently, Confluence Cloud does not support these features. | |
Width of the iframe | Not applicable | ||
Disable secure processing feature | Not applicable | ||
URL allowlisting | Supported natively by Confluence and configured using the Global Configuration page | Administrators must manually allowlist URLs in the Global Configuration page | For more information, refer to CLOUD-2636. |
Macro security | Macro security is integrated with the cloud version unlike the server/DC version where you need to use the Macro Security for Confluence app with this app. | ||
Custom editor | A new custom editor with better usability and efficiency is now available for use with the cloud version. Available from the 1.6.0 version. |
Please note that all the other parameters function the same in both versions of the app.
