# Support

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/support/6.md?page=350

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## [Allow users to choose font](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-choose-font/243458)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan5](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jonathan5)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-choose-font/243458 "2022-11-05T15:47:34Z")

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How could this be achieved? Would it require multiple themes, each identical except for its font and name?

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## [Allow users to anonymize themselves](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-anonymize-themselves/243227)

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**Author:** [@codergautam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codergautam)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-anonymize-themselves/243227 "2023-09-11T18:54:42Z")

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Is it possible to have a button to anonymize themselves and kind of “delete” their account. I know us mods and admins can do that, but is it possible to allow a user to self-anonymize themselves?

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## [Group tagging notification](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-tagging-notification/244497)

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**Author:** [@Daan\_Seegers](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Daan_Seegers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-tagging-notification/244497 "2022-11-05T14:33:40Z")

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Hi Everyone, I was searching some documentation about discourse and the possibilities to tag groups in threads like you have in Slack, but I couldn’t find it yet. So I drop it over here :smiley:. Is there a possibility…

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## [How to reduce the size of category logo image](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-reduce-the-size-of-category-logo-image/244436)

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**Author:** [@asugar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/asugar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-reduce-the-size-of-category-logo-image/244436 "2022-11-04T21:59:45Z")

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Hello all, I want to reduce the size of category logo image on home page and also on the category page. How to do it easily? P.S. I’ve done searching but, to my surprise, I couldn’t find any solution.

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## [Discourse Let’s Encrypt Failing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-let-s-encrypt-failing/241768)

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**Author:** [@dylanosborne0611](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dylanosborne0611)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-let-s-encrypt-failing/241768 "2022-11-04T19:51:30Z")

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Hey guys, My discourse install is failing, when I ran the launcher logs app command it generated this log which I quickly screenshotted Domain: https://community.bloxworld.xyz I use the CPanel I’ve also disabled the d…

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## [User field searching / reporting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-field-searching-reporting/244248)

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**Author:** [@cogdog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cogdog)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-field-searching-reporting/244248 "2022-11-04T19:27:37Z")

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A number of our community users requested adding a custom user profile field for their Fediverse user names. That’s easy to add. I experimented with making this field searchable. I found a post describing how this works,…

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## [How to replace text and update dynamically](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-replace-text-and-update-dynamically/244317)

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**Author:** [@Mark\_Schmucker](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mark_Schmucker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 6:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-replace-text-and-update-dynamically/244317 "2022-11-04T18:04:19Z")

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We need to add a disclaimer or disclosure to certain posts (about 100 of them and counting). The disclosure might change in the future, so I would like to add \[DISCLOSURE-GOES-HERE\] to each of the 100 posts. We can add i…

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## [Summary E-Mails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/summary-e-mails/244365)

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**Author:** [@pipogorosito](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pipogorosito)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/summary-e-mails/244365 "2022-11-04T14:54:58Z")

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I was creating a forum and I found the summary email, and I was wondering if it is possible to manually change the posts contained in the summary email. Since, for example, a post that becomes very toxic or violent can …

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## [Why did Discourse start running their own Redis instead of using Elasticache?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-did-discourse-start-running-their-own-redis-instead-of-using-elasticache/107658)

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**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 2:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-did-discourse-start-running-their-own-redis-instead-of-using-elasticache/107658 "2022-11-04T14:23:54Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Meta is moving to the Cloud :cloud\_with\_lightning:: This sounds like a really interesting story. I’d love to hear it. Have you told it already anywhere?

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## [Set timezone for Docker container](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-timezone-for-docker-container/244190)

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**Author:** [@OrkoGrayskull](https://meta.discourse.org/u/OrkoGrayskull)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 8:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-timezone-for-docker-container/244190 "2022-11-04T08:15:24Z")

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I want to set the timezone for the Docker container to Europe/Paris, like the host system. So I changed app.yml: run: - replace: filename: "/etc/timezone" from: "Etc/UTC" to: "Eu…

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## [How do I tag a post?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-tag-a-post/54193)

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**Author:** [@emiliofcastillo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/emiliofcastillo)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-tag-a-post/54193 "2023-02-28T11:00:57Z")

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So this is very possible to most silly question…but I cannot figure out how to “tag” a post. I see where you would flag a post and where you would bookmark a post, but I don’t see where/how you would go about tagging a c…

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## [Extending SMTP timeout](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extending-smtp-timeout/239228)

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**Author:** [@alldritt](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alldritt)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extending-smtp-timeout/239228 "2022-11-03T19:15:29Z")

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Is there a way to extend the timeout interval when Discourse waits for the SMTP server to return the acknowledgment a email message has been submitted? Alternatively, is there a way to configure Discourse to not require…

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## [Is this correct? How long to install dev Version?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-this-correct-how-long-to-install-dev-version/174337)

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**Author:** [@epsteindidnt](https://meta.discourse.org/u/epsteindidnt)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-this-correct-how-long-to-install-dev-version/174337 "2022-11-03T18:17:48Z")

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I am trying to install Discourse dev version on a Ubuntu 20.04 droplet in DO for the sole purpose of migrating a FluxBB forum to Discourse, exporting, and then importing to a production version of Discourse. I had no pr…

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## [Search results page displays topics title that I cannot click](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-results-page-displays-topics-title-that-i-cannot-click/244081)

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**Author:** [@patrickemin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-results-page-displays-topics-title-that-i-cannot-click/244081 "2022-11-03T16:10:25Z")

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Since last update (today) ,when I search a keyword, a page with search results is displayed but topics titles are not clickable (Firefox)

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## [How to install discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse/244192)

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**Author:** [@Preeti\_Donekal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Preeti_Donekal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 3:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse/244192 "2022-11-03T15:58:02Z")

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Hi Everyone, I am completely new to discourse.We have a requirement for our product to set up a discussion forum for users to provide their feedback and raise defects accordingly.In this regard, when we were exploring c…

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## [The bucket does not allow ACLs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-bucket-does-not-allow-acls/244093)

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**Author:** [@Olivier\_Lambert](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Olivier_Lambert)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 1:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-bucket-does-not-allow-acls/244093 "2022-11-03T13:53:05Z")

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Hey guys! I’m trying to enable Amazon S3 for image uploads since my server is getting pretty full and SSD storage is expensive! :money\_mouth\_face: I’m getting this error when I try to upload on my Amazon S3 bucket: …

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## [Moderated posts and \`email time window mins\`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderated-posts-and-email-time-window-mins/240635)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan5](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jonathan5)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 11:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderated-posts-and-email-time-window-mins/240635 "2022-11-03T11:01:35Z")

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When does email time window mins begin for a post that is approved after moderation? Is it the time it is approved? Or the time it was originally submitted? I have a feeling it’s the latter. Sometimes I’ve wanted to e…

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## [Hyperlinks not showing in Welcome Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hyperlinks-not-showing-in-welcome-banner/270587)

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**Author:** [@kellismithgall](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kellismithgall)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 7:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hyperlinks-not-showing-in-welcome-banner/270587 "2022-11-03T07:38:41Z")

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Hyperlink in Text Portion of Banner - Hi, I’m looking for the code to hyperlink in the text portion of the banner. For example - in your example of Welcome to our community, …our guidelines is hyperlinked. Please advise…

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## [Page Publishing is broken for logged in users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/page-publishing-is-broken-for-logged-in-users/243289)

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**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/page-publishing-is-broken-for-logged-in-users/243289 "2022-11-03T01:14:19Z")

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When you publish a page, it works fine, but then go to that page. Here, it looks like it’s combined many themes, the sidebar is missing, icons are gone, there are no stats, no pfp, etc. When you’re logged out, it’s …

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## [Is there a way to set latest post as the default view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-set-latest-post-as-the-default-view/244028)

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**Author:** [@Duane\_Whitcomb](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Duane_Whitcomb)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-set-latest-post-as-the-default-view/244028 "2022-11-02T23:13:11Z")

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When I go to a category, it always starts me at the first post. Is there a way to have it default (for me and/or for everyone) to the most recent post?

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## [Chat gone after 2.9.0.beta11 update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-gone-after-2-9-0-beta11-update/244007)

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**Author:** [@cbrake](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cbrake)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-gone-after-2-9-0-beta11-update/244007 "2022-11-02T14:43:08Z")

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After updating to 2.9.0.beta11, the chat icon is gone, and it is no longer listed in admin-\>plugins: I still have the following in in containers/app.yml ## Plugins go here ## see https://meta.discourse.org/t/19157 f…

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## [Conditional Automation for Approval of New Users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/conditional-automation-for-approval-of-new-users/243453)

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**Author:** [@Dena](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Dena)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 10:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/conditional-automation-for-approval-of-new-users/243453 "2022-11-02T10:37:39Z")

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Hello, We have a private Discourse forum accessible only to volunteers. We have a sync set up with our volunteer platform where new users are added automatically to Discourse when they join as a volunteer. We also have…

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## [Topics preview gone - upgrade from 2.6 to.2.9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topics-preview-gone-upgrade-from-2-6-to-2-9/243279)

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**Author:** [@supra2020](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supra2020)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 3:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topics-preview-gone-upgrade-from-2-6-to-2-9/243279 "2022-11-02T03:56:07Z")

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Dear support, I just upgraded from 2.6 to 2.9. However, a list of threads preview under the topic photos are gone (desktop view). Mobile version is ok. Pls see below screenshot. You will see that under the topic photo …

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## [Is there a way to linkify using anon mode?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-linkify-using-anon-mode/119509)

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**Author:** [@DNSTARS](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DNSTARS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-linkify-using-anon-mode/119509 "2019-06-04T17:31:57Z")

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Sorry if this is one of those dumb questions… Is there a way to linkify a user into anon mode? Everyone keeps forgetting it exists. I’d be using it like this: Click here to go anon Post up the request and related data …

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## [Scrolling / Performance Issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/scrolling-performance-issue/243861)

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**Author:** [@falcon9](https://meta.discourse.org/u/falcon9)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/scrolling-performance-issue/243861 "2022-11-02T01:45:22Z")

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Can someone take a look at this topic and scroll fast and tell me if you are having issues? We are getting jerky scrolling. How do I fix this? https://gymnaverse.com/t/2022-world-gymnastics-championships-wag-team-fina…

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## [Discourse data saved?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-data-saved/243512)

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**Author:** [@Neumannium](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Neumannium)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-data-saved/243512 "2022-11-01T21:03:57Z")

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So, I’m a complete idiot when it comes to everything about the backend of our site. That said, I’m the one responsible for paying for all the fees and I failed due to an expired credit card meaning our hosting was cancel…

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## [Emails Suddenly Delayed in Sidekiq](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emails-suddenly-delayed-in-sidekiq/169298)

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**Author:** [@JamesNorth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JamesNorth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emails-suddenly-delayed-in-sidekiq/169298 "2022-11-01T16:42:49Z")

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Hi All, I’ve noticed that suddenly I’m getting delays of 12-24 hours on emails and also duplicate emails being sent from one of my Discourse installs. I update this particular Discourse instance once a week or so and i…

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## [RE: Typeform or Google Form support in Onebox?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/re-typeform-or-google-form-support-in-onebox/243520)

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**Author:** [@Aizada\_M](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Aizada_M)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 4:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/re-typeform-or-google-form-support-in-onebox/243520 "2022-11-01T16:04:45Z")

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Hello. On the forum, I first learned about TypeForm from your posts. I have a question. Can I use TypeForm to automatically populate a post with a user. We want to create a category template for the user to fill in. Bu…

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## [Merge Discourse and SMF](https://meta.discourse.org/t/merge-discourse-and-smf/243531)

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**Author:** [@daemon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/daemon)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/merge-discourse-and-smf/243531 "2022-11-01T14:48:43Z")

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Hello! I have the following question: Since 2017 I have a SMF forum with now about 4000 posts. Last year I had in parallel a Discourse forum with about 1000 posts, but it is not online at the moment, because I went ba…

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## [SSO failover scenarios](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sso-failover-scenarios/243604)

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**Author:** [@HariKannan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HariKannan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sso-failover-scenarios/243604 "2022-11-01T14:28:44Z")

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Hi, we are using discourse as a forums tool. We have implemented SSO using DiscourseConnect, also we are providing anonymous access as well for the users. User can be able to land inside discourse using multiple ways …

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