# Documentation **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/documentation/10.md?page=14 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 15 --- ## [Display boxes for subcategories above topic list](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-boxes-for-subcategories-above-topic-list/59371)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2017, 7:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-boxes-for-subcategories-above-topic-list/59371 "2017-03-17T19:16:26Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to display boxes for subcategories above the topic list in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator (or moderator if the moderators manage categories settin… --- ## [Understanding the admin interface](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-the-admin-interface/315108)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-the-admin-interface/315108 "2024-07-23T21:17:39Z")
:bookmark: This topic defines and explains essential terms and concepts that are or will be used as we continue to improve our admin interface. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrators The different … --- ## [Customizing FAQs and Guidelines](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-faqs-and-guidelines/286911)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-faqs-and-guidelines/286911 "2023-11-29T00:55:03Z")
:bookmark: This is a guide for administrators on customizing the FAQs and Guidelines pages on a Discourse site. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Customizing the FAQ and Guidelines pages in Dis… --- ## [Reference guide for the Search Logs page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reference-guide-for-the-search-logs-page/240442)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reference-guide-for-the-search-logs-page/240442 "2022-09-29T23:53:42Z")
:bookmark: This is a reference guide for describing how the Search Logs page functions and the types of data you can search for on this page. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Staff The Search Logs page show… --- ## [Adding a featured link to your topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-featured-link-to-your-topic/317027)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 12:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-featured-link-to-your-topic/317027 "2024-07-18T12:23:14Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to use featured links in Discourse, a feature that allows users to associate an embedded link with their topics. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Trust Level 1 or higher F… --- ## [Disable Likes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-likes/181001)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-likes/181001 "2024-07-16T23:36:37Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to disable the “Likes” feature on your Discourse site. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator If you prefer to disable the “Likes” feature on your Discourse forum,… --- ## [Installing a theme or theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-a-theme-or-theme-component/63682)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-a-theme-or-theme-component/63682 "2017-05-31T19:15:14Z")
:bookmark: This is a guide for installing and managing themes and theme components in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Installing and customizing themes can significantly improve th… --- ## [Writing effective documentation for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/writing-effective-documentation-for-discourse/309628)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 4:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/writing-effective-documentation-for-discourse/309628 "2024-07-11T04:28:54Z")
:information\_source: Discourse documentation is currently being reviewed and edited to align with this style guide. Not all documentation topics currently match up to this - we are working toward that as quickly as pos… --- ## [Grouping poll results by user custom field](https://meta.discourse.org/t/grouping-poll-results-by-user-custom-field/284710)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/grouping-poll-results-by-user-custom-field/284710 "2023-11-07T13:03:05Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to break down poll results into different groups using user custom fields. This feature allows you to see how different segments of your community are voting. :person\_raising\_hand: Re… --- ## [Finding a user by their identity provider 'external ID'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-a-user-by-their-identity-provider-external-id/169723)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-a-user-by-their-identity-provider-external-id/169723 "2020-11-10T12:19:53Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to find a Discourse user based on their external\_id from an identity provider using API calls. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator When using an external authen… --- ## [Configuring how users can create and send invites for others to join your community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-how-users-can-create-and-send-invites-for-others-to-join-your-community/124096)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-how-users-can-create-and-send-invites-for-others-to-join-your-community/124096 "2019-07-26T20:52:07Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to configure, create, and manage user invitations in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Discourse allows users in permitted groups to invite new m… --- ## [Using anonymous mode to reply or create topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-anonymous-mode-to-reply-or-create-topics/240039)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 2:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-anonymous-mode-to-reply-or-create-topics/240039 "2022-09-26T02:06:37Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to use anonymous mode on Discourse, allowing users to reply or create topics anonymously. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users. :information\_source: Anonymous mode is… --- ## [Creating rich link previews with Onebox](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-rich-link-previews-with-onebox/98088)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 9:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-rich-link-previews-with-onebox/98088 "2018-09-26T09:26:52Z")
:bookmark: This is a guide for creating rich link previews with Onebox in Discourse. It explains how to create Oneboxes, use inline Oneboxing, avoid Oneboxing, use hyperlinks, and handle advanced iFrames. … --- ## [Export User Data](https://meta.discourse.org/t/export-user-data/313677)
**Author:** [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/export-user-data/313677 "2024-06-25T20:51:51Z")
:bookmark: This guide describes how users can export their personal Discourse data. Discourse allows all users to export their personal data, including all posts, private messages, and other contributions, such as: A… --- ## [Copying and pasting topic titles and other links into posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/copying-and-pasting-topic-titles-and-other-links-into-posts/106987)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 6:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/copying-and-pasting-topic-titles-and-other-links-into-posts/106987 "2019-01-19T18:59:04Z")
:bookmark: This documentation explains how to copy and paste topic titles and other links into posts. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Links can be copied from anywhere on the web and pasted into … --- ## [Unsubscribing from a topic using email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unsubscribing-from-a-topic-using-email/62748)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unsubscribing-from-a-topic-using-email/62748 "2017-05-15T20:58:27Z")
:bookmark: This guide describes how to unsubscribe from a topic using email notifications. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Emails from Discourse can be customized to only receive the notification… --- ## [Understanding infinite scrolling](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-infinite-scrolling/30804)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 3:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-infinite-scrolling/30804 "2015-07-05T15:27:14Z")
:bookmark: This is an explanation of what “infinite scrolling” is and how it is implemented in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Infinite scrolling is a feature designed to improve the u… --- ## [Finding what version of Discourse you're using](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-what-version-of-discourse-youre-using/104326)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 3:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-what-version-of-discourse-youre-using/104326 "2018-12-15T03:48:35Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to find the version of Discourse you’re using by inspecting the website’s source code. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Understanding what version of Discourse y… --- ## [Understanding stats for 'topic views', 'posts read', and 'reading time'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-stats-for-topic-views-posts-read-and-reading-time/254542)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 12:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-stats-for-topic-views-posts-read-and-reading-time/254542 "2024-06-19T12:34:57Z")
:bookmark: This is a reference guide explaining how topic views, posts read, and reading time are tracked on Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Discourse provides insightful statistics on… --- ## [Supporting mixed text directions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/supporting-mixed-text-directions/91247)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/supporting-mixed-text-directions/91247 "2018-06-30T02:45:33Z")
:bookmark: This document explains what the “support mixed text direction” setting does in Discourse, how it works, and how it impacts post composition. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator The ‘su… --- ## [Managing Activity Summary email subscriptions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/managing-activity-summary-email-subscriptions/239689)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/managing-activity-summary-email-subscriptions/239689 "2022-09-21T19:08:15Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to change the frequency or unsubscribe from Activity Summary emails in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Member The Discourse “Activity Summary” (formerly known … --- ## [Writing effective how-to documentation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/writing-effective-how-to-documentation/178575)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/writing-effective-how-to-documentation/178575 "2021-02-05T18:57:34Z")
:bookmark: This guide provides instructions on writing effective how-to documentation for Discourse. It covers essential elements such as structure and style, audience consideration, and maintenance. … --- ## [Badges reference guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badges-reference-guide/310717)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badges-reference-guide/310717 "2024-06-05T21:54:38Z")
:bookmark: This is a reference that lists all the badges that are available in Discourse by default and what they are awarded for. Discourse awards a variety of badges to users based on their activities and contributi… --- ## [Email delivery issues: email marked as Spam](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-delivery-issues-email-marked-as-spam/310525)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-delivery-issues-email-marked-as-spam/310525 "2024-06-04T14:45:28Z")
Some of your customers might be experiencing issues with receiving emails from our platform, with the emails being marked as spam. Below are some steps and recommendations to help mitigate this issue: Mark emails as N… --- ## [Rebake all posts matching a pattern](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebake-all-posts-matching-a-pattern/48713)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebake-all-posts-matching-a-pattern/48713 "2024-05-30T23:18:42Z")
:bookmark: This guide provides instructions on how to rebake all posts in Discourse that match a specific string or regular expression, utilizing the Rails console for additional advanced options. :person\_raising\_hand: … --- ## [Migrating to Discourse Index](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrating-to-discourse-index/309574)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrating-to-discourse-index/309574 "2024-05-27T14:43:08Z")
Guides and advice on how to migrate your forum to Discourse. General Guides Migrate to Discourse: Migrate from another forum to Discourse Migration environment: Set up an environment to migrate another forum to Discour… --- ## [Contributing Index](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-index/308037)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 6:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-index/308037 "2024-05-15T06:06:16Z")
Guides on how to contribute to the Discourse open-source project. Contribution guides Contributing to Discourse: Contributing to Discourse Creating bug reports: Creating bug reports for Discourse on Meta Writing bug re… --- ## [Self-hosting Index](https://meta.discourse.org/t/self-hosting-index/308035)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 6:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/self-hosting-index/308035 "2024-05-15T06:05:12Z")
Documentation and guides for people who self-host their Discourse sites. Setup & configuration Installation guide: Install Discourse in production with the official supported instructions Installing plugins: Install pl… --- ## [Hosted Customers Index](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hosted-customers-index/308034)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 6:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hosted-customers-index/308034 "2024-05-15T06:04:41Z")
Documentation and guides for people who run hosted or self-serve Discourse sites. Migrations Migrations services: Do you offer migrations services? Migrate site: Migrate your Discourse site to hosted Discourse Platform… --- ## [Set Environmental Variables](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-environmental-variables/270832)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-environmental-variables/270832 "2024-05-14T02:04:53Z")
:notebook\_with\_decorative\_cover: This is a how-to guide for setting up environmental variables in a self-hosted Discourse installation. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Environmental variables… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/documentation/10.md?page=13) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/documentation/10.md?page=15)