# Support

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## [Ghost / Discourse Embed / Darkmode: theme\_id and color\_scheme\_id ignored for anonymous users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ghost-discourse-embed-darkmode-theme-id-and-color-scheme-id-ignored-for-anonymous-users/393587)

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**Author:** [@miednr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/miednr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ghost-discourse-embed-darkmode-theme-id-and-color-scheme-id-ignored-for-anonymous-users/393587 "2026-01-15T20:11:29Z")

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Hello everyone, I’ve spent the last few hours trying to synchronize the Dark Mode of a Ghost blog with a Discourse embedding. While I have successfully managed to detect the Dark Mode state on the host site and pass the…

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## [Error running bin/rails db](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bin-rails-db/393531)

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**Author:** [@sniper756](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sniper756)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bin-rails-db/393531 "2026-01-15T19:40:54Z")

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Running bin/rails db as the discourse user in the container results in an error. I have reinstalled Ubuntu and redeployed discourse, but it still fails. discourse@jerry-app:~$ cd /var/www/discourse discourse@jerry-app:/var/www/discourse$ bin/rails db /usr/local/lib/ruby/gems/3.3.0/gems/bundler-2.6.4/l…

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## [How to pass user details to Razorpay for subscription tracking](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-pass-user-details-to-razorpay-for-subscription-tracking/372245)

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**Author:** [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-pass-user-details-to-razorpay-for-subscription-tracking/372245 "2026-01-15T13:56:40Z")

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I tried creating a custom page using the Publish Page option and the Landing Page plug-in, and since I want to add a subscription model using Razorpay, I want to pass the current user’s email or username so that Razorpay…

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## [Restore to New Host](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-to-new-host/219515)

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**Author:** [@Samir\_Faci](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Samir_Faci)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-to-new-host/219515 "2026-01-15T07:12:03Z")

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I setup a new host so I can have a ‘staging’ environment. I re-created the same discourse installation with what should be the same version. I’m running version: 2.8.2. First comment, as of version 2.8.2 my back up si…

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## [Date/time warnings in phpBB3 conversion to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/date-time-warnings-in-phpbb3-conversion-to-discourse/393391)

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**Author:** [@shortmort37](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shortmort37)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/date-time-warnings-in-phpbb3-conversion-to-discourse/393391 "2026-01-14T19:13:02Z")

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Hi, Newbie here - but running a phpBB site since 2004. Time to move on. I’ve had some success in converting my database in my Discourse test environment, but I’ve got several warnings like this: WARN – : Bad date/time…

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## [Change highlight color of selected CHAT message block](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-highlight-color-of-selected-chat-message-block/393290)

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**Author:** [@Wall-E](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Wall-E)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-highlight-color-of-selected-chat-message-block/393290 "2026-01-14T16:24:35Z")

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When we select a message in the chat of a dark theme (here, Grey Amber), the highlighted message block really hurts the eyes (see screenshot, bottom message block). I do see a component to change the color of personal me…

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## [Configure QQ Mail sending, email arrives normally, but Discourse reports errors and sends duplicates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/qq-discourse/392616)

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**Author:** [@qi\_lu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/qi_lu)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/qq-discourse/392616 "2026-01-14T12:59:45Z")

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The installation tutorial I initially followed: My setup: DISCOURSE\_DEVELOPER\_EMAILS: 'xxx@gmail.com' ## TODO: Configure the mail server ## (used for validation of new accounts, notifications, digests, etc.) ## required: hostname of the SMTP m...

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## [Suggestions on how I can have hundreds of small groups (e.g. streets in a town)?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestions-on-how-i-can-have-hundreds-of-small-groups-e-g-streets-in-a-town/392988)

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**Author:** [@Barney\_Lodge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Barney_Lodge)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestions-on-how-i-can-have-hundreds-of-small-groups-e-g-streets-in-a-town/392988 "2026-01-14T10:43:55Z")

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I would like to develop a social network with groups for each street in a town. Suggestions?

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## [Best Hosting Sites for Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-hosting-sites-for-discourse/393411)

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**Author:** [@westes](https://meta.discourse.org/u/westes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-hosting-sites-for-discourse/393411 "2026-01-14T07:27:14Z")

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I am researching running my own cloud server to learn Discourse basics. Since I have just enough UNIX admin skill to hang myself, I want to get some big picture understanding of my options. First, what are the top hos…

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## [Change in behaviour re mail](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-in-behaviour-re-mail/393205)

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**Author:** [@Andro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Andro)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 6:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-in-behaviour-re-mail/393205 "2026-01-14T06:41:09Z")

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Suddenly after the latest update Discourse sneds mails with: “Someone replied to a topic you are Watching.” prefacing every email. All my users are complaining heavily, and none have changed any email settings. All say…

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## [Discourse AI persistent memory](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-persistent-memory/380054)

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**Author:** [@BrianC](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BrianC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-persistent-memory/380054 "2026-01-13T20:48:14Z")

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I appreciate the development on Discourse AI which has been excellent. The features are maturing quickly, and the direction looks very promising. One question: is there currently a way, or any roadmap plans, for the AI …

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## [After update Discourse, custom font does not apply to cyrillic characters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-update-discourse-custom-font-does-not-apply-to-cyrillic-characters/373395)

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**Author:** [@taravasya](https://meta.discourse.org/u/taravasya)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-update-discourse-custom-font-does-not-apply-to-cyrillic-characters/373395 "2026-01-13T12:43:52Z")

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Hello! I haven’t updated my self-hosted discourse for a while (since about November 2024), and today I updated it. I found one problem. I use Montseratte font as the base font on the forum. And after the update, all cyr…

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## [Restore button not active](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-button-not-active/393304)

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**Author:** [@Saiano](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Saiano)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-button-not-active/393304 "2026-01-13T09:34:45Z")

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Hi, I’m moving my forum in a new server. Trying to restore an s3 backup I dont’t have restore button…. Is it due to different discourse version?

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## [I need Schema support?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-need-schema-support/393291)

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**Author:** [@toanvoc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/toanvoc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-need-schema-support/393291 "2026-01-13T07:49:06Z")

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Dear Team, I need Schema support How do I insert Schema code for each post?

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## [Link to group messages in sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/link-to-group-messages-in-sidebar/393283)

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**Author:** [@Wall-E](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Wall-E)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/link-to-group-messages-in-sidebar/393283 "2026-01-13T01:15:00Z")

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In the sidebar, we can add custom sections. I want to link the inbox of one of my groups. I want to add the custom section with a link to the group message inbox, so that the members of my group have a quick access to i…

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## [Problem accessing category settings tabs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/probleme-acces-aux-onglets-des-parametres-des-categories/393272)

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**Author:** [@gilles](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gilles)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/probleme-acces-aux-onglets-des-parametres-des-categories/393272 "2026-01-12T22:01:07Z")

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Hello, I noticed in the settings (wrench icon) of the category, I no longer have access to the pages for the security, images, etc. tabs...

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## [Title seems unclear for "Moros Protocol" on my forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/title-seems-unclear-for-moros-protocol-on-my-forum/393274)

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**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/title-seems-unclear-for-moros-protocol-on-my-forum/393274 "2026-01-12T21:11:26Z")

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I am just testing a bug where I wasn’t able to post this title of this game on my forum.

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## [How to make a new \<p\> tag when a user hits enter?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-a-new-p-tag-when-a-user-hits-enter/393235)

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**Author:** [@Brandon007](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Brandon007)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-a-new-p-tag-when-a-user-hits-enter/393235 "2026-01-12T16:57:18Z")

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When I type here in the composer, if I hit enter once, a new tag in the html is created, and the user sees a double line break. Example Example However, when I type in the composer on my forum, if I hit enter once, …

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## [Show Full Name only in specific categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-full-name-only-in-specific-categories/393220)

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**Author:** [@newbit1337](https://meta.discourse.org/u/newbit1337)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-full-name-only-in-specific-categories/393220 "2026-01-12T15:41:23Z")

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Hi all! Is there a way to show the optional “Full Name” only in specific categories, or would I have to create a plugin for that? Cheers, newbit

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## [Display Tags inline with thread title, instead of being on the bottom line](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-tags-inline-with-thread-title-instead-of-being-on-the-bottom-line/393158)

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**Author:** [@paulovbettio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/paulovbettio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-tags-inline-with-thread-title-instead-of-being-on-the-bottom-line/393158 "2026-01-12T15:40:17Z")

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Hello! I want to change my Discourse theme to place the tags inline with the thread title. Basically, I want to turn this: Into this: Should I create a component to to that? Can I just use the default theme editor? …

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## [Windows server publish method](https://meta.discourse.org/t/windows-server-publish-method/393215)

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**Author:** [@vijayan\_mmm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/vijayan_mmm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 10:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/windows-server-publish-method/393215 "2026-01-12T10:49:39Z")

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Hope we can install it in the windows/mac system. currently the launcher script looks for linux system, i ran in the mac & windows it always fails.

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## [Post formatting using &nbsp; for tab indentations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-formatting-using-nbsp-for-tab-indentations/393109)

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**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-formatting-using-nbsp-for-tab-indentations/393109 "2026-01-12T07:28:36Z")

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I had tab indentations for my paragraphs using 8 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They were working until I added a center align image using this code: Which messed up the formatting of the post. Tab…

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## [My dev is making some custom plugins and all the built in plugins disapeared](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-dev-is-making-some-custom-plugins-and-all-the-built-in-plugins-disapeared/393196)

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**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-dev-is-making-some-custom-plugins-and-all-the-built-in-plugins-disapeared/393196 "2026-01-12T04:43:23Z")

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All the plugins are gone except for the 1 he added. Hes in another time zone so I am asking for my self to have some extra information. I did some searches and seems like I just need to upgrade/run the commands to rebui…

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## ["x users waiting for approval" PM to administrators is not marked as read when users are approved](https://meta.discourse.org/t/x-users-waiting-for-approval-pm-to-administrators-is-not-marked-as-read-when-users-are-approved/393193)

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**Author:** [@eloy1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eloy1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/x-users-waiting-for-approval-pm-to-administrators-is-not-marked-as-read-when-users-are-approved/393193 "2026-01-11T21:28:45Z")

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There is a previous thread about this, from 2014, which was recently archived: Notification for user approval even after user is approved However, this is still an issue which I would like to raise attention to. When t…

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## [Migration error in 'rename\_discourse\_rewind\_disabled\_to\_enabled'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-error-in-rename-discourse-rewind-disabled-to-enabled/393049)

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**Author:** [@sniper756](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sniper756)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-error-in-rename-discourse-rewind-disabled-to-enabled/393049 "2026-01-11T18:49:01Z")

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重新rebuild 失败了~日志如下： discourse -c 'bundle exec rake db:migrate' rake aborted! StandardError: An error has occurred, this and all later migrations canceled: (StandardError) You must drop a column's default value before m…

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## [Allow trust level 4 to release queued posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-trust-level-4-to-release-queued-posts/392243)

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**Author:** [@Stew\_Pid](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stew_Pid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-trust-level-4-to-release-queued-posts/392243 "2026-01-11T16:57:55Z")

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Did some reading and asked Mr. Bot and it seems this has come up before but isn’t possible. This is for a technical forum with a high level of computer skill in general. Active and retired electrical engineers mainly s…

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## [Error after installing plugin, \*\* failed to bootstrap \*\*](https://meta.discourse.org/t/failed-to-bootstrap/393174)

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**Author:** [@xu2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xu2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/failed-to-bootstrap/393174 "2026-01-11T11:08:30Z")

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This afternoon I tried to install a few plugins, but this error occurred during the rebuild: 2026-01-11 09:16:55.588 UTC \\\[45\\\] LOG: received fast shutdown request I, \\\[2026-01-11T09:16:55.588399 #1\\\] INFO – : Sending TERM to exec chpst -u redis -U redis /usr/bin/redis-server /etc/re…

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## [Set file size upload to 17 megs, unable to upload 12.2 meg file](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-file-size-upload-to-17-megs-unable-to-upload-12-2-meg-file/393155)

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**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-file-size-upload-to-17-megs-unable-to-upload-12-2-meg-file/393155 "2026-01-11T09:58:27Z")

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Is it a bug or am I doing something wrong? Settings for file size set to 17 megs and tried uploading an MP4 12.2 megs

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## [How to make all users who sign up or accept in invite go to a specifed category(with post composer open)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-all-users-who-sign-up-or-accept-in-invite-go-to-a-specifed-category-with-post-composer-open/393154)

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**Author:** [@joshhabka](https://meta.discourse.org/u/joshhabka)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-all-users-who-sign-up-or-accept-in-invite-go-to-a-specifed-category-with-post-composer-open/393154 "2026-01-11T09:27:13Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to make it so anyone who signs up for the first time (whether through the sign up process or by accepting an invite(even if it does not have the go to topic configured)) go to a specified category …

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## [Handling of the image after installation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/393129)

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**Author:** [@sniper756](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sniper756)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/393129 "2026-01-10T06:48:11Z")

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Family, I installed Discourse using Docker deployment. After every rebuild, a local image is generated in Docker. What are the following images used for? Can they be deleted? discourse/base:2.0.20251003-1437 discourse/base:2.0.20260109-0020 Thank you.

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