# Site Management **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/documentation/site-management/53.md?page=2 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Configuring wiki settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-wiki-settings/30802)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-wiki-settings/30802 "2025-08-28T22:01:27Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to configure wiki settings to meet your community’s needs, including how to determine who can create and edit wiki posts. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator W… --- ## [Understanding and using badges](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-and-using-badges/32540)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 10:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-and-using-badges/32540 "2015-08-26T10:20:17Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains what badges are in Discourse, how they work, and how to use them effectively. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Badges in Discourse are a key feature that reinforces … --- ## [Exporting users to a CSV file](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exporting-users-to-a-csv-file/18960)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2014, 7:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exporting-users-to-a-csv-file/18960 "2014-08-17T19:27:27Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to export user information from your Discourse site into a CSV file. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Exporting user information can be useful for various ad… --- ## [Setting a primary group for users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-a-primary-group-for-users/25857)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 9:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-a-primary-group-for-users/25857 "2025-01-25T09:53:19Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains the concept of “Primary Group” in Discourse, detailing what it does and how to set it up. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator What is a primary group? A primary gr… --- ## [Allow groups to be mentioned and sent messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-groups-to-be-mentioned-and-sent-messages/36228)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 5:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-groups-to-be-mentioned-and-sent-messages/36228 "2015-12-02T05:09:10Z")
:bookmark: This guide describes how to enable group mentions and messages in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator By default, users cannot mention groups or send messages directly to th… --- ## [Change the default font on your site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-the-default-font-on-your-site/21282)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-the-default-font-on-your-site/21282 "2019-01-28T13:54:00Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to change the default font on your Discourse site, either for specific elements or by using a font library other than Google Fonts. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administ… --- ## [Creating triggered custom badge queries](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-triggered-custom-badge-queries/19336)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 8:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-triggered-custom-badge-queries/19336 "2014-08-27T08:42:47Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to create triggered custom badge queries in Discourse, including the types of badges, constraints for triggered badges, and an example query. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level… --- ## [Using topic templates for categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-topic-templates-for-categories/38295)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-topic-templates-for-categories/38295 "2025-11-02T14:03:04Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to use topic templates in categories and explores alternative methods for structuring content in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Topic templates … --- ## [Sending bulk user invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-bulk-user-invites/16468)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-bulk-user-invites/16468 "2025-05-08T02:31:48Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to invite multiple users to your Discourse instance using a bulk invite feature. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Inviting a large number of users to your Di… --- ## [Forum Researcher AI Agent guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-researcher-ai-agent-guide/368942)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-researcher-ai-agent-guide/368942 "2025-09-18T11:47:53Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains the Forum Researcher agent in Discourse AI, how it works, and how to configure it for in-depth forum content analysis. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator (to enable … --- ## [How public Discourse sites are indexed by search engines like Google](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-public-discourse-sites-are-indexed-by-search-engines-like-google/1184)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 12:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-public-discourse-sites-are-indexed-by-search-engines-like-google/1184 "2013-02-06T12:14:19Z")
:bookmark: This reference explains how public Discourse sites work with search engines like Google and how the platform ensures content is properly indexed even as a JavaScript application. :person\_raising\_hand: Requir… --- ## [Setting up NSFW detection in your community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-up-nsfw-detection-in-your-community/330196)
**Author:** [@Saif](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Saif)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-up-nsfw-detection-in-your-community/330196 "2024-10-10T04:26:21Z")
:bookmark: This is a guide for setting up NSFW content detection in your community using Discourse AI automation to identify and moderate inappropriate images and text. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Admini… --- ## [Creating form templates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-form-templates/397564)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-form-templates/397564 "2026-03-11T00:26:57Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to use form templates for structuring content in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Form templates let you create structured forms with validation r… --- ## [Customizing Discobot for your site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-discobot-for-your-site/103633)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-discobot-for-your-site/103633 "2026-03-07T11:16:14Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to customize Discobot, the built-in assistant bot in Discourse, to better match your community’s persona and needs. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Discobot… --- ## [Admin dashboard report reference guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-dashboard-report-reference-guide/240233)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-dashboard-report-reference-guide/240233 "2026-03-03T00:16:15Z")
:bookmark: This is a reference guide for describing how the Admin Dashboard Reports function, the data they’re displaying, the corresponding Data Explorer SQL queries, and where to find the Ruby code for each report. … --- ## [Managing AI credentials](https://meta.discourse.org/t/managing-ai-credentials/397407)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/managing-ai-credentials/397407 "2026-03-02T04:28:45Z")
:bookmark: This guide covers creating, managing, and using AI credentials (shared secrets) across LLMs, embedding models, and custom AI tools in the Discourse AI plugin. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Admin… --- ## [Discourse AI - AI bot](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-ai-bot/266012)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-ai-bot/266012 "2026-03-01T01:24:09Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to enable and configure the AI bot feature of the Discourse AI plugin. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator The smart chatbot can answer all questions about your… --- ## [Discourse AI - Helper](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-helper/283943)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 4:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-helper/283943 "2025-01-05T16:45:24Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to set up and use the Helper feature of the Discourse AI plugin, including its capabilities and configuration options. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Helpe… --- ## [Performing bulk actions as a moderator](https://meta.discourse.org/t/performing-bulk-actions-as-a-moderator/272832)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/performing-bulk-actions-as-a-moderator/272832 "2023-09-03T19:51:54Z")
:bookmark: This reference guide describes the types of bulk actions available for moderators and site admins to perform on topics through the Discourse UI. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Moderator or Admini… --- ## [Impersonate a user and returning to admin user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/impersonate-a-user-and-returning-to-admin-user/119683)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/impersonate-a-user-and-returning-to-admin-user/119683 "2026-02-25T22:38:39Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to impersonate a user in Discourse and return to your admin account. This is useful when you need to troubleshoot issues faced by a specific user or verify their permissions. … --- ## [Page Publishing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/page-publishing/151971)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/page-publishing/151971 "2026-01-23T12:35:20Z")
:bookmark: This guide covers how to use the Page Publishing feature on Discourse. This feature allows Staff users to convert a topic into a standalone static page with custom styling. Examples include the Terms of Servi… --- ## [Customizing trust level promotion messages for new users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-trust-level-promotion-messages-for-new-users/193270)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-trust-level-promotion-messages-for-new-users/193270 "2026-02-20T09:50:24Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to set up customized trust level promotion messages for new users, replacing the default Discourse narrative bot welcome process. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administra… --- ## [Track Button Clicks on Discourse with Google Tag Manager](https://meta.discourse.org/t/track-button-clicks-on-discourse-with-google-tag-manager/395803)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/track-button-clicks-on-discourse-with-google-tag-manager/395803 "2026-02-11T14:27:28Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to track specific button clicks on your Discourse site, such as “Sign Up”, “Log In”, or “Reply”. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrat… --- ## [Upcoming Changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upcoming-changes/395390)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upcoming-changes/395390 "2026-02-10T13:26:19Z")
The Upcoming Changes system helps admins understand, test, and manage new features and changes coming to Discourse before they’re fully deployed. Accessing Upcoming Changes Navigate to Admin \> Upcoming Changes (or visit… --- ## [Summarize - Gists](https://meta.discourse.org/t/summarize-gists/340269)
**Author:** [@Saif](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Saif)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/summarize-gists/340269 "2026-02-06T22:19:44Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to enable and configure Gists, which is part of the Summarize feature of the Discourse AI plugin. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Gists are short AI summari… --- ## [AI bot - Custom tools](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-bot-custom-tools/314103)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-bot-custom-tools/314103 "2026-01-25T15:10:38Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to create, configure, and integrate custom AI tools within the Discourse AI plugin, enabling administrators to extend the bot’s capabilities with user-defined JavaScript functions. … --- ## [Discourse AI - Related topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-related-topics/281807)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 11:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-related-topics/281807 "2025-08-29T23:21:09Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to enable and configure the Related topics feature of the Discourse AI plugin. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Related topics helps users discover relevant … --- ## [Find a translation key with verbose localization](https://meta.discourse.org/t/find-a-translation-key-with-verbose-localization/134651)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/find-a-translation-key-with-verbose-localization/134651 "2026-01-22T14:57:03Z")
:bookmark: This documentation explains how to use verbose localization to find translation keys for custom text in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Finding a translation key using … --- ## [Linking user titles to groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/linking-user-titles-to-groups/19169)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 7:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/linking-user-titles-to-groups/19169 "2025-04-22T07:37:44Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to link a user’s title to a group in Discourse, allowing users to click on the title to view the associated group page. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator This… --- ## [House Ad Templates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/house-ad-templates/122004)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/house-ad-templates/122004 "2026-01-08T03:16:53Z")
House Ad Templates This guide provides templates for creating house ads using the Official Discourse Ad Plugin. :warning: Important: Disable ad blockers (including those built in to browsers, e.g. Brave) before workin… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/documentation/site-management/53.md?page=1) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/documentation/site-management/53.md?page=3)