# Support **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/support/6.md?page=8 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [How to translate items added via "Edit Custom Section" and Theme \?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-translate-items-added-via-edit-custom-section-and-theme-head/407503)
**Author:** [@akanora](https://meta.discourse.org/u/akanora)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-translate-items-added-via-edit-custom-section-and-theme-head/407503 "2026-07-22T15:05:50Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to make my forum fully compatible with multiple languages, but I am not sure how to translate the custom text elements I have added to the UI. As you can see in the screenshot: Left Sid… --- ## [Is there a simple way to not strip leading spaces and other formatting in a poem?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-simple-way-to-not-strip-leading-spaces-and-other-formatting-in-a-poem/407991)
**Author:** [@pinetree1111](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pinetree1111)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-simple-way-to-not-strip-leading-spaces-and-other-formatting-in-a-poem/407991 "2026-07-21T23:49:37Z")
I am hosting in a discourse group, testing for the gene keys community and a participant asked about allowing formatting in poetry. The FAQ on formatting describes HTML and other coding options, but these are not simple … --- ## [Change in tooltip of 'New' tab](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-in-tooltip-of-new-tab/408157)
**Author:** [@Squidgemonster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Squidgemonster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-in-tooltip-of-new-tab/408157 "2026-07-21T14:36:45Z")
I’ve been look at migrating from the Jan ESR to the new/upcoming Jul ESR and have noticed a small, but potentially significant, change to the tooltip for the ‘New’ tab… Previously it said: ‘topics created in the last fe… --- ## [User Spam - automatic account deletions and domain blacklist](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-spam-automatic-account-deletions-and-domain-blacklist/408074)
**Author:** [@LotusJeff](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LotusJeff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-spam-automatic-account-deletions-and-domain-blacklist/408074 "2026-07-21T12:42:42Z")
I am seeing a small but consistent number of spam accounts being created on my Discourse forum each day. Many appear to be using fake or invalid email addresses. I am looking for a way to automate the following process: … --- ## [How to install self-hosted on macOS ARM architecture?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/macos-arm/408124)
**Author:** [@WuBarlynn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WuBarlynn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/macos-arm/408124 "2026-07-21T10:11:52Z")
How do I install self-hosted on macOS with ARM architecture? It seems there is no ARM architecture support. --- ## [WP Discourse is auto publishing old posts when performing bulk updates with the TaxoPress Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wp-discourse-is-auto-publishing-old-posts-when-performing-bulk-updates-with-the-taxopress-plugin/408030)
**Author:** [@Loukas\_Stamellos](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Loukas_Stamellos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wp-discourse-is-auto-publishing-old-posts-when-performing-bulk-updates-with-the-taxopress-plugin/408030 "2026-07-20T15:15:48Z")
Hi! We are using the latest version, but any update (e.g. adding/removing tags) in older wordpress posts is flooding the Discourse topics (and spams our members) :confused: with years-old articles. I resorted to disablin… --- ## [Should Discourse notify users when accounts are deleted for spam?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/should-discourse-notify-users-when-accounts-are-deleted-for-spam/399576)
**Author:** [@haydenjames](https://meta.discourse.org/u/haydenjames)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/should-discourse-notify-users-when-accounts-are-deleted-for-spam/399576 "2026-07-20T14:28:46Z")
I ran into something today while handling a flagged post and wanted to confirm expected behavior. A post was auto-flagged by Discourse AI as spam. The content was clearly unrelated to the forum (non-English, off-topi… --- ## [Reply by email Issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-by-email-issues/202333)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Seipp1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Brian_Seipp1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-by-email-issues/202333 "2026-07-20T10:08:57Z")
I set up reply by email using the below guide: I set it up using gmail account, and followed all the instructions listed in that guide (including trying both to use an app password and a separate attempt with ’ access… --- ## [Disable posting wordpress articles to Discourse when they're updated](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-posting-wordpress-articles-to-discourse-when-theyre-updated/204488)
**Author:** [@samtuke](https://meta.discourse.org/u/samtuke)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 5:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-posting-wordpress-articles-to-discourse-when-theyre-updated/204488 "2025-05-04T05:14:19Z")
Howdy, the plugin mostly works great, thanks. One issue is that I intentionally have WP articles that are old and never posted to Discourse. When any edit is made to those old WP articles, like fixing a typo, a new post … --- ## [Are email notifications sent out for unlisted topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-email-notifications-sent-out-for-unlisted-topics/408011)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-email-notifications-sent-out-for-unlisted-topics/408011 "2026-07-20T08:47:02Z")
I’m looking for the answer to two questions please. If a new topic is created as unlisted and it has a few users @mentioned and a group @mentioned too, are any email notifications sent to those users or groups that we… --- ## [500 Oops errors after upgrading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/500-oops-errors-after-upgrading/407962)
**Author:** [@uckelman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/uckelman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/500-oops-errors-after-upgrading/407962 "2026-07-20T06:30:50Z")
After upgrading earlier this evening, I was getting 500 “Oops” error pages and in /logs I was seeing errors like this: PG::InvalidTextRepresentation (ERROR: invalid input syntax for type inet: "unix:" LINE 7: clien… --- ## [Avatars take a long time to load after moving to S3-compatible R2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/avatars-take-a-long-time-to-load-after-moving-to-s3-compatible-r2/405827)
**Author:** [@David\_Ghost](https://meta.discourse.org/u/David_Ghost)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/avatars-take-a-long-time-to-load-after-moving-to-s3-compatible-r2/405827 "2026-07-19T15:00:37Z")
Hello, I just migrated to R2 and everything went perfectly. All images have the S3 CDN URL link. However, I noticed an issue: avatars are taking a long time to load. On average, it takes about 3 to 4 seconds, whether I’… --- ## [Is there a feature to email admin when moderated posts need attention?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-feature-to-email-admin-when-moderated-posts-need-attention/121324)
**Author:** [@Scot](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Scot)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-feature-to-email-admin-when-moderated-posts-need-attention/121324 "2026-07-18T14:25:51Z")
I don’t get to post approvals fast enough because I am not watching the site all the time but I would do them right away if I got an email alert. Is there an option to receive email notification as soon as a post require… --- ## [Outlook SMTP Not Working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/outlook-smtp-not-working/348990)
**Author:** [@james.noxon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/james.noxon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/outlook-smtp-not-working/348990 "2026-07-18T12:11:02Z")
I’m at a loss. I’m using Outlook as the mail system for my discourse setup which is self-hosted. Doctor keeps saying its an auth issue, however, when I test the SMTP through another service just to see if the settings ar… --- ## [Confused about Self Hosting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/confused-about-self-hosting/407752)
**Author:** [@Gid](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gid)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/confused-about-self-hosting/407752 "2026-07-17T23:09:34Z")
(My level: built few semi complex websites on Wix, beginner coder) A major confusion I had that’s a lil more clarified now is that self hosting Discourse is very different to ‘web hosting’ 1) Self hosting Discourse req… --- ## [How do I configure aws\_sns\_topic\_arn\_allowlist?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-configure-aws-sns-topic-arn-allowlist/406853)
**Author:** [@Dannii](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Dannii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-configure-aws-sns-topic-arn-allowlist/406853 "2026-07-17T13:26:02Z")
Since updating to 2026.1.5, I now see this site advice: The server is configured to send emails via Amazon SES but you haven’t allowlisted any SNS topic ARNs. Bounce notifications will be rejected until you add the leg… --- ## [If local logins are disabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/if-local-logins-are-disabled/403735)
**Author:** [@abeen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/abeen)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/if-local-logins-are-disabled/403735 "2026-07-17T09:39:22Z")
Hi, starting a forum, completely new to discourse, hosted on DO, for some reason has issue with smtp or port issue. Now, wanted to find out if you have gone with google logins or social logins and no issue if local sign… --- ## [Invalid version list in discourse themes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invalid-version-list-in-discourse-themes/407855)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 9:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invalid-version-list-in-discourse-themes/407855 "2026-07-17T09:26:20Z")
I found these when upgraded. Well, those has been a while now, but this time I took a log. \[db:default\] 'Messages section for sidebar' - checking... Invalid version list in /tmp/discourse\_theme\_c64ff70a4cc7d614d9e88b10… --- ## [Text after div tags does not get rendered properly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/text-after-div-tags-does-not-get-rendered-properly/407858)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/text-after-div-tags-does-not-get-rendered-properly/407858 "2026-07-17T07:22:45Z")
Text that appears on a line directly following a div tag does not render correctly. Placing a blank line after the line with the div solves it. \divved text\ \[a link\]( \`/admin/email/templates\`.) \*\*italic\*\* div… --- ## [Ensuring rebuild continues even if terminal session ends (nohup)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ensuring-rebuild-continues-even-if-terminal-session-ends-nohup/407839)
**Author:** [@Jonathan5](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jonathan5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ensuring-rebuild-continues-even-if-terminal-session-ends-nohup/407839 "2026-07-16T23:15:03Z")
Currently after getting a backup via the command line, and running cleanup, I type this: ./launcher rebuild mail-receiver 2\>&1 | tee ~/$(date +%Y-%m-%d)-rebuild-mail-receiver.log ./launcher rebuild app 2\>&1 | tee ~/$(da… --- ## [How to fix 401 errors with Gemini embeddings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-fix-401-errors-with-gemini-embeddings/407828)
**Author:** [@m\_terenui](https://meta.discourse.org/u/m_terenui)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-fix-401-errors-with-gemini-embeddings/407828 "2026-07-16T19:29:05Z")
Dears, Good Afternoon, Hope you are doing great ! I am using the AI plugin and currently using gemini model for both generative language and embeddings. However after some changes on google side it seems, there seem to… --- ## [Does discourse call AI APIs in the background](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-discourse-call-ai-apis-in-the-background/406836)
**Author:** [@m\_terenui](https://meta.discourse.org/u/m_terenui)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-discourse-call-ai-apis-in-the-background/406836 "2026-07-16T18:19:08Z")
Hey ! Good Afternoon :slight\_smile: I recently realized that I have small peak of Gemini AI API calls while not browsing on my forum and not using any AI capabilities. I see such small “peak” or API calls exactly every … --- ## [Real IP no longer recognized through proxy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/real-ip-no-longer-recognized-through-proxy/407792)
**Author:** [@mcdanlj](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcdanlj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/real-ip-no-longer-recognized-through-proxy/407792 "2026-07-16T17:07:03Z")
In the past couple of months (not sure exactly when this started), I’ve seen that my external nginx configuration, as documented in Add an offline page to display when Discourse is rebuilding or starting up , to pass thr… --- ## [Quoted text is breaking because of curly quote conversion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quoted-text-is-breaking-because-of-curly-quote-conversion/407804)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quoted-text-is-breaking-because-of-curly-quote-conversion/407804 "2026-07-16T16:00:12Z")
We are running 2026.7.0-latest. A user (moderator) is reporting that whenever they quote a second+ block of text the quote mechanism is breaking. Here is an example of what gets added to the composer: \[quote="Biguser, … --- ## [Create custom links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-custom-links/407759)
**Author:** [@Boubou](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Boubou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-custom-links/407759 "2026-07-16T04:44:53Z")
Hi. I would like to create custom links like the ones in the following image; do you know which variable or extension I need to add to Discourse? Thanks. --- ## [Connect User logins from my Wix site for my Discourse forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/connect-user-logins-from-my-wix-site-for-my-discourse-forum/407636)
**Author:** [@Gid](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gid)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/connect-user-logins-from-my-wix-site-for-my-discourse-forum/407636 "2026-07-16T04:19:58Z")
I have a Wix website on a paid plan (Core). The site’s members (people who’ve just signed up on my site) are well integrated into it, with their details & connections are stored on Wix’s powerful CMSs. So my Wix site is… --- ## [Manual Localization doesn't seem to be working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/manual-localization-doesnt-seem-to-be-working/407319)
**Author:** [@paulovbettio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/paulovbettio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/manual-localization-doesnt-seem-to-be-working/407319 "2026-07-16T02:44:48Z")
I translated a post, manually, to Spanish and Portuguese (BR). Even if I change my website to \`pt\` or \`en\`, it still shows the content in its original language. Both on my account and outside it. ?tl=es and ?tl=pt\_B… --- ## [Select font while creating a topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/select-font-while-creating-a-topic/407745)
**Author:** [@sorokin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sorokin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/select-font-while-creating-a-topic/407745 "2026-07-15T22:53:25Z")
I looked for threads that had already discussed this topic, but didn’t find anything specific… Is there a plugin or a simple way to choose a font when writing text? If not, how feasible would it be to add such an option… --- ## [Custom processing of html in composer paste?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-processing-of-html-in-composer-paste/407665)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-processing-of-html-in-composer-paste/407665 "2026-07-15T06:52:31Z")
Noticing what I think is a bug, I am now wondering if it is possible to customize how html is parsed when pasted into the composer. Our forum is dedicated to a site with ancient scriptures in translation with root langu… --- ## [ArgumentError: wrong number of arguments (given 0, expected 1) in upcoming\_change\_stable\_opted\_out problem check — flooding logs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/argumenterror-wrong-number-of-arguments-given-0-expected-1-in-upcoming-change-stable-opted-out-problem-check-flooding-logs/407351)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/argumenterror-wrong-number-of-arguments-given-0-expected-1-in-upcoming-change-stable-opted-out-problem-check-flooding-logs/407351 "2026-07-15T05:54:56Z")
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