# Support **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/support/6.md?page=489 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 490 --- ## [Upgrade from beta to final](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upgrade-from-beta-to-final/190860)
**Author:** [@daemon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/daemon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upgrade-from-beta-to-final/190860 "2021-05-21T00:32:17Z")
Hi! I saw that V2.7.0 is available. I have 2.7.0.beta9 and want to upgrade to 2.7.0 final. My question is: How do I do this? --- ## [Is there is any open API for getting similar topic in discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-is-any-open-api-for-getting-similar-topic-in-discourse/144806)
**Author:** [@Gaurav\_Sardana](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gaurav_Sardana)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-is-any-open-api-for-getting-similar-topic-in-discourse/144806 "2021-05-20T22:04:53Z")
I need a api that give me similar topics. My requirement - If i have a topic title then i will get the similar topics. --- ## [Discourse CLI - backup WITH uploads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-cli-backup-with-uploads/190647)
**Author:** [@Marcin\_J](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Marcin_J)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-cli-backup-with-uploads/190647 "2021-05-20T18:42:46Z")
When invoking discourse backup, it creates an sql.gz file, which does not contain uploads. When creating a backup from the UI, there is an option to take it with the uploads. Is there a way to do a backup with uploads us… --- ## [BlockAdBlock inserted in the footer but not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/blockadblock-inserted-in-the-footer-but-not-working/191101)
**Author:** [@sukria](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sukria)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/blockadblock-inserted-in-the-footer-but-not-working/191101 "2021-05-20T16:40:32Z")
Hi, I’m running a self-hosted instance of Discourse with the official Ad plugin. I now want to enable the BlockAdBlock script, as explained there: BlockAdBlock implementation : how? Unfortunately, it does not work. My… --- ## [How to do a negated search, excluding specific terms?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-do-a-negated-search-excluding-specific-terms/135341)
**Author:** [@hannes](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hannes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-do-a-negated-search-excluding-specific-terms/135341 "2021-05-20T15:31:59Z")
\[I am not allowed to put more than two links into the body even though they are local, sorry… I used the search terms below on Search results for '' - Discourse Meta without quotes.\] There supposedly is a operator to ne… --- ## [New - lots of unexpected group message notifications, unable to change notification level](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-lots-of-unexpected-group-message-notifications-unable-to-change-notification-level/190940)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 1:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-lots-of-unexpected-group-message-notifications-unable-to-change-notification-level/190940 "2021-05-20T13:41:08Z")
Yesterday, I updated a site from latest-release +19 to latest. All went well, except I myself started getting lots of notifications about group messages for a group I am not in. I looked at the group inbox and the button… --- ## [Round 2: CSS to hide the Activity or Messages tabs on the group detail page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/round-2-css-to-hide-the-activity-or-messages-tabs-on-the-group-detail-page/190984)
**Author:** [@JoelZaslofsky](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JoelZaslofsky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/round-2-css-to-hide-the-activity-or-messages-tabs-on-the-group-detail-page/190984 "2021-05-19T21:13:50Z")
Continuing the discussion from CSS to hide the Activity or Messages tabs on the group detail page: tl;dr – the .ember CSS fix I previously used for hiding the Activity and Messages tabs on a group detail page (e.g., … … --- ## [Is there a way to change the OpenGraph image of my forum?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-the-opengraph-image-of-my-forum/190956)
**Author:** [@rodypl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rodypl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-the-opengraph-image-of-my-forum/190956 "2021-05-19T20:57:13Z")
Currently, if I share the forum on Facebook or other sites, the main image that displays with the url is my default logo. I would like to change this to a more inviting banner image. Once I create my banner image, where … --- ## [Access Discourse on Port Forwarded by Router](https://meta.discourse.org/t/access-discourse-on-port-forwarded-by-router/97529)
**Author:** [@MorphZan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MorphZan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 12:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/access-discourse-on-port-forwarded-by-router/97529 "2018-09-19T12:49:31Z")
I have discourse running on an Ubuntu Server inside my network. To be able to access the install from outside of my network I need to forward ports on my router Has anyone done this successfully and can help with where… --- ## [Nonenglish characters in tag slugs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nonenglish-characters-in-tag-slugs/190264)
**Author:** [@ufukayyildiz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ufukayyildiz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nonenglish-characters-in-tag-slugs/190264 "2021-05-19T19:45:08Z")
hello, if a tag contains nonenglish character it shown in slugs also with nonenglish characters. but this is different in categories example category: tebliğ example slug: /c/teblig example tag : tebliğ example slu… --- ## [Safari (iOS) shows blank pages on Discourse instances after beta 8 due to manually disable IntersectionObserver](https://meta.discourse.org/t/safari-ios-shows-blank-pages-on-discourse-instances-after-beta-8-due-to-manually-disable-intersectionobserver/189799)
**Author:** [@MarcP](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MarcP)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/safari-ios-shows-blank-pages-on-discourse-instances-after-beta-8-due-to-manually-disable-intersectionobserver/189799 "2021-05-19T17:09:05Z")
The latest build (2.7.0.beta8 f002c58a30) shows a blank webpage on mobile devices with IOS on safari. Can reproduce with Meta instance too. Older build I have running still works. EDIT: Solution here :grinning\_face: --- ## [How to specify default digest settings based upon group membership?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-specify-default-digest-settings-based-upon-group-membership/190942)
**Author:** [@downey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/downey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-specify-default-digest-settings-based-upon-group-membership/190942 "2021-05-19T16:11:50Z")
Just to confirm I’m not missing anything: Is there any way to specify default digest settings based upon group membership? In other words, just as receiving membership in a group sets certain defaults for categories to … --- ## [Set default homepage to Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-default-homepage-to-categories/110038)
**Author:** [@JoshDevInit](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JoshDevInit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-default-homepage-to-categories/110038 "2021-05-19T16:29:16Z")
Hi there, I would like to set the Home Page of my Discourse instance to the ‘Categories’ tab, instead of the ‘Latest’ tab. I have found some previous topics about allowing users to set their own default category, but h… --- ## [Importing phpBB group/forum permissions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/importing-phpbb-group-forum-permissions/26456)
**Author:** [@casey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/casey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/importing-phpbb-group-forum-permissions/26456 "2021-05-19T15:09:25Z")
I’ve been able to run the excellent import script for phpBB and get most of the content moved over with a few tweaks for our situation. Thanks to @neil and everyone who had a hand in the script. I’ve made an addition to… --- ## [Is Communiteq.com reliable?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-communiteq-com-reliable/190906)
**Author:** [@aaronhall](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aaronhall)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 12:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-communiteq-com-reliable/190906 "2021-05-19T12:03:04Z")
I just signed up for the trial. I cannot set up my own server and $20 a month is reasonable for me. How reliable is https://www.communiteq.com/? Do they have a good reputation? Thanks!! --- ## [Translate DiscourseHub app](https://meta.discourse.org/t/translate-discoursehub-app/165337)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/translate-discoursehub-app/165337 "2021-05-19T12:10:08Z")
Hello, Is that possible right now to translate DiscourseHub app? Thanks for the answers! --- ## [Users can switch themes in this panel, where do I need to set it in the backend?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-can-switch-themes-in-this-panel-where-do-i-need-to-set-it-in-the-backend/190902)
**Author:** [@choaxx233](https://meta.discourse.org/u/choaxx233)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 9:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-can-switch-themes-in-this-panel-where-do-i-need-to-set-it-in-the-backend/190902 "2021-05-19T09:23:47Z")
thanks！ --- ## [Remove the top log in button and logo from header](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-the-top-log-in-button-and-logo-from-header/190895)
**Author:** [@Wall-E](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Wall-E)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 8:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-the-top-log-in-button-and-logo-from-header/190895 "2021-05-19T08:28:37Z")
I may not be using the right words. The screenshot says it all. I have the Grey Amber theme and would like to get rid of the top row or header that contains the small logo version and the log in button on the right. So t… --- ## [Add project description to login page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-project-description-to-login-page/190724)
**Author:** [@Wall-E](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Wall-E)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 5:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-project-description-to-login-page/190724 "2021-05-19T05:09:13Z")
Our self-hosted instance does not have self sign-up enabled. We are doing invite-only from admin and moderators. So any newcomer who does not have an invitation will land on a very “dry” page where they only see the Log … --- ## [How can I hide links / content from non-interacting users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-hide-links-content-from-non-interacting-users/190883)
**Author:** [@emreceng](https://meta.discourse.org/u/emreceng)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 3:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-hide-links-content-from-non-interacting-users/190883 "2021-05-19T03:07:06Z")
Hello everyone. As an old xenforo user, I went through the suggestion of a friend and I am satisfied for now. However, I could not find a plugin for a feature that was the keystone for me. This is exactly what I want: … --- ## [Embedding podcasts from BuzzSprout](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embedding-podcasts-from-buzzsprout/158067)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Norris](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Aaron_Norris)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embedding-podcasts-from-buzzsprout/158067 "2021-05-18T19:23:31Z")
I’m trying to embed code from a popular podcast player but no setting I change will render the player. The code is very simple. iframes was easy. This one I can’t seem to figure out. --- ## [404 page doesn’t show controls in app](https://meta.discourse.org/t/404-page-doesn-t-show-controls-in-app/190657)
**Author:** [@jtbayly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jtbayly)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/404-page-doesn-t-show-controls-in-app/190657 "2021-05-18T17:56:14Z")
If I try to visit a deleted topic (by clicking a notification, for example) in the DiscourseHub app, I obviously get a 404 page. Some stuff is disabled on 404 pages. For example, I can’t tell that I’m logged in. Presumab… --- ## [Admin vs Moderator vs leader](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-vs-moderator-vs-leader/89008)
**Author:** [@Sami\_Syed](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sami_Syed)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-vs-moderator-vs-leader/89008 "2021-05-18T16:17:08Z")
What is the difference between these 3 --- ## [Use subcategory as Link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-subcategory-as-link/190710)
**Author:** [@Detherion](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Detherion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-subcategory-as-link/190710 "2021-05-18T14:50:48Z")
Hi, we have a few external tools, so I would like to make a subcategory of a forum category and just use it as a link to the respective tools. This has always been a feature in older Forum software so I wonder if this wo… --- ## [Use color variables in pwa manifest](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-color-variables-in-pwa-manifest/190801)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-color-variables-in-pwa-manifest/190801 "2021-05-18T13:48:55Z")
Hello, I am not sure it is possible to make or there is any limitation. I use one theme with color variables ( light / dark ). Manifest use now the secondary for background\_color and header\_background for theme\_color… --- ## [I have 403 error when login by facebook app](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-have-403-error-when-login-by-facebook-app/189750)
**Author:** [@cmdntd](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cmdntd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-have-403-error-when-login-by-facebook-app/189750 "2021-05-18T10:41:55Z")
I use plugin for wordpress to login by discourse. But when I try to login to discourse by facebook app, it takes this error: I think this cause by discourse login auth by google Could you check this login issue on … --- ## [🎉 WP Discourse now has logs and tests](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wp-discourse-now-has-logs-and-tests/190747)
**Author:** [@angus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/angus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 4:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wp-discourse-now-has-logs-and-tests/190747 "2021-05-18T04:39:18Z")
We’re very excited to announce a new feature in v2.2.5 of WP Discourse plugin: Logs! Logging may sound a bit boring, but I’ve been excited about this update for months :sweat\_smile:. You can check out the details here … --- ## [Any way to limit posting hours?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/any-way-to-limit-posting-hours/190648)
**Author:** [@cookywook](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cookywook)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/any-way-to-limit-posting-hours/190648 "2021-05-18T02:11:05Z")
Hello, Bit of a rogue suggestion here, but is there a way to restrict the time when it’s possible to post on a discourse community? We’ve had some incidents recently of bad actors picking inopportune times to descend o… --- ## [Mailing list - to a topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mailing-list-to-a-topic/190033)
**Author:** [@Rhidian](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rhidian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mailing-list-to-a-topic/190033 "2021-05-17T19:08:54Z")
Discourse provides great email integration so users can Post a new topic to a category by email (this can be set up as a user friendly email address) Reply to a message in a topic by email (this is an autogenerated em… --- ## [Group request accept/deny messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-request-accept-deny-messages/121170)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Kogan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Joshua_Kogan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 6:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-request-accept-deny-messages/121170 "2021-05-17T18:26:38Z")
Hi everyone, I’m playing around with restricted groups, and although the group owner is receiving a PM that another user has requested to join a group, once the group owner either accepts or denies that request, a follo… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/support/6.md?page=488) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/support/6.md?page=490)