# Self-hosting

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## [How do I rebuild app using the host network rather than the docker network?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-rebuild-app-using-the-host-network-rather-than-the-docker-network/193414)

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**Author:** [@snakeninny](https://meta.discourse.org/u/snakeninny)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-rebuild-app-using-the-host-network-rather-than-the-docker-network/193414 "2021-06-24T13:13:52Z")

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Hi, Sometimes when I perform upgrades via the web UI, discourse tells me to run cd /var/discourse git pull ./launcher rebuild app Since the rebuild process connects to github several times and github is half-blocked i…

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## [Help 503 service unavailable error CyberPanel](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-503-service-unavailable-error-cyberpanel/194881)

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**Author:** [@weir1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/weir1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 10:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-503-service-unavailable-error-cyberpanel/194881 "2021-06-24T10:28:18Z")

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Hii, need your help, I am trying to fix this issue from long time but unable to find any solution I am using digitalocean installed ubuntu 20.04 installed cyberpanel add my domain and issued ssl went to docker and …

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## [Multiple subdomain instances of Discourse at the same domain?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multiple-subdomain-instances-of-discourse-at-the-same-domain/193948)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multiple-subdomain-instances-of-discourse-at-the-same-domain/193948 "2021-06-23T21:24:27Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to make a two separate Discourse forums (including users, topics, categories, etc.). However, when I get a new instance and try to host it with the same domain, but a different subdomain, it takes my curr…

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## [Failed rebuild (column directory\_columns.type does not exist)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/failed-rebuild-column-directory-columns-type-does-not-exist/194728)

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**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 11:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/failed-rebuild-column-directory-columns-type-does-not-exist/194728 "2021-06-23T11:23:11Z")

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Hello, I just try to rebuild now and it failed with this error: I, \[2021-06-22T21:57:12.240614 #1\] INFO – : \> cd /var/www/discourse && su discourse -c ‘bundle exec rake db:migrate’ 2021-06-22 21:57:15.052 UTC \[3862\] d…

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## [Forum went down and rebuilding gives db:migrate error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-went-down-and-rebuilding-gives-db-migrate-error/193819)

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**Author:** [@ggurbet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ggurbet)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 6:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-went-down-and-rebuilding-gives-db-migrate-error/193819 "2021-06-22T18:59:50Z")

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Hello. Our forum (https://forum.pardus.org.tr) went down and when I enter the console and try to rebuild, I got the error: Pups::ExecError: cd /var/www/discourse && su discourse -c 'bundle exec rake db:migrate' failed w…

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## [Installation help | Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installation-help-discourse/194581)

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**Author:** [@Kadres](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Kadres)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installation-help-discourse/194581 "2021-06-21T17:24:57Z")

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I need help installing, can anyone help on Discord?

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## [502 Bad Gateway error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/502-bad-gateway-error/194016)

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**Author:** [@ignatus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ignatus)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/502-bad-gateway-error/194016 "2021-06-19T15:24:06Z")

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Hi i have set up discourse now (working) but i get the “502 Bad Gateway” error often, and the site is very slow? How to fix this problem in the best way?:s

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## [Choose language during registration or login](https://meta.discourse.org/t/choose-language-during-registration-or-login/162022)

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**Author:** [@roemer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/roemer)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/choose-language-during-registration-or-login/162022 "2021-06-18T13:56:57Z")

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We want our users to choose their language when they first register for the community or also if they log in. How do the settings need to be adapted? We have a welcome message in two language and would like to be able to…

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## [Tangled Yarn Bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tangled-yarn-bug/194282)

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**Author:** [@18001767679](https://meta.discourse.org/u/18001767679)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 9:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tangled-yarn-bug/194282 "2021-06-18T09:58:34Z")

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## [Cloud installation not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cloud-installation-not-working/193788)

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**Author:** [@stefanino](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stefanino)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cloud-installation-not-working/193788 "2021-06-17T22:55:52Z")

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HI all, I’m trying to get my first installation up and running on Oracle Cloud. I got all the basic configuration done and eventually the app running in docker, but I’m not able to access it via browser. Been through s…

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## [Installation works but cannot open the forum in my browser](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installation-works-but-cannot-open-the-forum-in-my-browser/194083)

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**Author:** [@Hidden](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Hidden)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installation-works-but-cannot-open-the-forum-in-my-browser/194083 "2021-06-16T16:45:36Z")

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I have tried to install discourse through the official hosting guide and it works with no errors but even after waiting for 1+ hours, I can’t access it in my browser. I have tried multiple browsers and none works. Would…

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## [How to completely uninstall / remove a plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-completely-uninstall-remove-a-plugin/55034)

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**Author:** [@will\_io](https://meta.discourse.org/u/will_io)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 4:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-completely-uninstall-remove-a-plugin/55034 "2021-06-16T16:32:54Z")

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I only rebuild a few times per year. I am currently running into an issue with a plugin I do not want. When I include the plugin repository in my app.yml file I can bootstrap but run into blank screens with the followin…

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## [After installation cannot open discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-installation-cannot-open-discourse/193871)

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**Author:** [@annakein](https://meta.discourse.org/u/annakein)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-installation-cannot-open-discourse/193871 "2021-06-16T14:53:55Z")

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I installed my community by standard installation and checked discourse-doctor, but there is no problem. But I cannot open my website. Have any ideas?

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## [Looking for the good price for hongkong server?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-the-good-price-for-hongkong-server/193515)

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**Author:** [@dew02](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dew02)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-the-good-price-for-hongkong-server/193515 "2021-06-11T20:13:48Z")

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i want 8G 10M 1ip. what are you recommand for the server?

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## [Discourse broken after upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-broken-after-upgrade/193206)

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**Author:** [@Ethernian](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethernian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 10:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-broken-after-upgrade/193206 "2021-06-11T10:43:22Z")

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Hello friends, My discourse installation got broken after the upgrade from 2.5.0-beta3 to 2.8.0-beta1. Issue: click on Hamburger Menu doesn’t open any menu. Thus I can’t start any admin task. There are bug in JS…

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## [Broken upgrade - forum down, unhelpful error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-upgrade-forum-down-unhelpful-error/193490)

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**Author:** [@dandv](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dandv)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 7:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-upgrade-forum-down-unhelpful-error/193490 "2021-06-11T07:23:33Z")

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Just got this while upgrading Discourse: Oops The software powering this discussion forum encountered an unexpected problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Detailed information about the error was logged, and an …

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## [Mail doesnt work after installation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mail-doesnt-work-after-installation/193273)

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**Author:** [@ignatus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ignatus)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 12:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mail-doesnt-work-after-installation/193273 "2021-06-10T12:05:45Z")

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so, i have succeded in installing Discourse, on a VPS-server on Hostinger, but the mail doesnt work after installation, and the hostinger support seems to be clueless, they only said i try different ports etc i have d…

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## [Admin confirmation link broken](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-confirmation-link-broken/193312)

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**Author:** [@Marcello\_Mari](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Marcello_Mari)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 11:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-confirmation-link-broken/193312 "2021-06-10T11:53:03Z")

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Hi there, I’m trying to confirm a new admin but the link in the email is broken.

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## [Updating failed, unable to rebuild](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updating-failed-unable-to-rebuild/193314)

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**Author:** [@glynhudson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/glynhudson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updating-failed-unable-to-rebuild/193314 "2021-06-09T17:55:48Z")

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Hi, I’ve just tried updating the docker version of discourse to the latest version and had the following error, the site is down and I’m unable to rebuild. I’ve tried disabling all the plugins, but it still failes with …

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## [Unclear which domain name to use with Mailgun](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unclear-which-domain-name-to-use-with-mailgun/193233)

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**Author:** [@mk0r](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mk0r)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 9:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unclear-which-domain-name-to-use-with-mailgun/193233 "2021-06-09T09:31:29Z")

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What subdomain should I use for setting up Mailgun? My discourse installation will be hosted at members.example.com I started configuring the Mailgun domain records for members.example.com but then came across this art…

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## [App.yml not showing content](https://meta.discourse.org/t/app-yml-not-showing-content/193077)

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**Author:** [@David\_Ningthoujam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/David_Ningthoujam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 5:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/app-yml-not-showing-content/193077 "2021-06-08T05:04:29Z")

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hello, app.yml not showing anything important, where do i edit stuff like email setting? domain? mainly where i can add plugin? none of them showing here

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## [Can Discourse be installed on a regular VPS?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-discourse-be-installed-on-a-regular-vps/192993)

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**Author:** [@Artashes](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Artashes)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-discourse-be-installed-on-a-regular-vps/192993 "2021-06-07T18:07:39Z")

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I like the future-minded Discourse, and while I’ve also been following Flarum, which finally went stable recently, ideally I’d love to give feature-superior Discourse a shot by migrating from vBulletin. However, my bigg…

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## [How Can I set up discourse on my hosting?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-set-up-discourse-on-my-hosting/192173)

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**Author:** [@cnrtechspot.com](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cnrtechspot.com)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-set-up-discourse-on-my-hosting/192173 "2021-05-31T17:49:35Z")

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This is my website: https://cnrtechspot.com I am thinkig I open a forum site on that site in future. How Can I install Discourse on side by my website?

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## [Problem with changing password from mail](https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-with-changing-password-from-mail/192070)

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**Author:** [@H1op](https://meta.discourse.org/u/H1op)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 2:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-with-changing-password-from-mail/192070 "2021-05-31T14:10:04Z")

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Hello! I have installed Discourse on a VPS server. When registering an administrator account, I entered the wrong password from the mail. Now there is no confirmation. Can I change my email password without reinstalling …

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## [How to use proxy in \`./launcher rebuild app\`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-use-proxy-in-launcher-rebuild-app/192133)

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**Author:** [@topological](https://meta.discourse.org/u/topological)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 3:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-use-proxy-in-launcher-rebuild-app/192133 "2021-05-31T03:46:20Z")

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I failed to run ./launcher rebuild app and got following output message: FAILED -------------------- Pups::ExecError: cd /var/www/discourse && git fetch --depth 1 origin tests-passed failed with return #\<Process::Status…

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## [How much load can my instance could take?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-much-load-can-my-instance-could-take/185381)

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**Author:** [@Zolbayar\_Bayarsaikha](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Zolbayar_Bayarsaikha)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 3:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-much-load-can-my-instance-could-take/185381 "2021-05-31T03:03:30Z")

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I’m running the latest version of Discourse ( 2.7.0.beta5) on a DigitalOcean droplet with the following specs: 2 GB Memory / 60 GB Disk / SGP1 - Ubuntu 20.04 (LTS) x64 I just wonder how many daily/hourly visitors thi…

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## [Using Google Search Console with Cloudflare via DNS TXT records](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-google-search-console-with-cloudflare-via-dns-txt-records/192099)

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**Author:** [@DiscourseUser](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DiscourseUser)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-google-search-console-with-cloudflare-via-dns-txt-records/192099 "2021-05-30T23:25:29Z")

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Hello, I’m using cloudflare, and when I go to google search console, I get a txt thing up, can someone guide me how exactly I get my discourse forum indexed when using cloudflare? Really appreciated

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## [Installing discourse with nginx already running?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-discourse-with-nginx-already-running/191901)

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**Author:** [@thetechguy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thetechguy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-discourse-with-nginx-already-running/191901 "2021-05-29T14:35:22Z")

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Hi there. I have a Ubuntu VPS with nginx web server already running. I want to install Discourse on it. However, when I run the setup script it says that “Port 80 is already being used.” this guide tells me to modify ap…

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## [Serious Performance Issues!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/serious-performance-issues/191663)

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**Author:** [@Ibrahim\_salem](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ibrahim_salem)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 11:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/serious-performance-issues/191663 "2021-05-26T11:20:52Z")

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I started using discourse over a month from now, I used a very old engine I built my self for my content .. then decided to migrate everything to discourse and it went very smooth .. I loved it .. Google crawlers found …

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## [Cannot open discourse after installation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-open-discourse-after-installation/191589)

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**Author:** [@jaylee9710](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jaylee9710)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-open-discourse-after-installation/191589 "2021-05-25T19:00:47Z")

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I finally succeeded to install discourse but cannot log in it said discourse is now installed but cannot open forum.yonstreetbets.com Any solutions?

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