# Multi-module settings - why is the global project key is required, since i override per module

**URL:** <https://community.sonarsource.com/t/multi-module-settings-why-is-the-global-project-key-is-required-since-i-override-per-module/178395>\
**Category:** IntelliJ Platform\
**Tags:** multi-module\
**Created:** [February 27, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://community.sonarsource.com/t/multi-module-settings-why-is-the-global-project-key-is-required-since-i-override-per-module/178395 "2026-02-27T07:53:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![Flm](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/sonarsource/user_avatar/community.sonarsource.com/flm/32/70720_2.png) [@Flm](https://community.sonarsource.com/u/Flm)\
**Post date:** [February 27, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://community.sonarsource.com/t/multi-module-settings-why-is-the-global-project-key-is-required-since-i-override-per-module/178395/1 "2026-02-27T07:53:40Z")

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- Operating system:
  - **MacOS Tahoe 26.2**

- SonarQube for IntelliJ plugin version:
  - **11.13.0.84156**

- IntelliJ version:
  - **IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3.3 (Build** #IU-253\*\*.31033.145, built on February 20, 2026)\*\*

- Programming language you’re coding in:
  - **Kotlin**

- Is connected mode used:
  - **SonarQube Community Build (v26.2.0.119303)**

Currently i am configuring the plugin in a project with mutli-module.  
When i am configuring the plugin i am required to setup a **global** project key but i override them per module.  
Why is this required since i override them per module?  
I am not able to apply the configuration with an empty project key.  
Is this a bug since in every module i configure, the plugin says it is bound to the authentication-service project.

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Thanks in advance.  
F

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**Author:** ![nicolas.quinquenel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/sonarsource/user_avatar/community.sonarsource.com/nicolas.quinquenel/32/40740_2.png) [@nicolas.quinquenel](https://community.sonarsource.com/u/nicolas.quinquenel)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.sonarsource.com/t/multi-module-settings-why-is-the-global-project-key-is-required-since-i-override-per-module/178395/4 "2026-03-31T17:25:53Z")

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Hey @Flm, I apologize for the delayed response.

Your feedback is completely valid. Implementing this would likely require additional internal discussions and UX reviews, as it notably involves having both connected mode and standalone analysis coexist. I’ll initiate discussions around this, but I can’t promise it will be addressed immediately given our current priorities.

Thank you!

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**Author:** ![Flm](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/sonarsource/user_avatar/community.sonarsource.com/flm/32/70720_2.png) [@Flm](https://community.sonarsource.com/u/Flm)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.sonarsource.com/t/multi-module-settings-why-is-the-global-project-key-is-required-since-i-override-per-module/178395/9 "2026-07-29T21:01:39Z")

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Hello @nicolas.quinquenel,

Is there any progress on this issue?

Kind regards,

F

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**Author:** ![nicolas.quinquenel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/sonarsource/user_avatar/community.sonarsource.com/nicolas.quinquenel/32/40740_2.png) [@nicolas.quinquenel](https://community.sonarsource.com/u/nicolas.quinquenel)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://community.sonarsource.com/t/multi-module-settings-why-is-the-global-project-key-is-required-since-i-override-per-module/178395/13 "2026-08-11T10:33:21Z")

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Hey @Flm, thanks for following up. We are still evaluating this feature against our overall roadmap, so I can’t share a concrete timeline just yet.

We’ve received similar feedback from several customers and we fully recognize its importance. While it is on our radar, we have to balance it alongside our current project commitments. We’ll make sure to update you whenever something is moving.