# Hot

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## [User selectable "make public" topic option?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-selectable-make-public-topic-option/144977)

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**Author:** [@TGP](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TGP)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-selectable-make-public-topic-option/144977 "2020-03-26T22:19:18Z")

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Probably a pipe dream, but Discourse never ceases to surprise me, so I figured why not… Is there a way to make a category publicly visible (read-only), but ONLY display those topics which the poster toggled a “make publ…

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## [Keyword Hotkey Question](https://meta.discourse.org/t/keyword-hotkey-question/144978)

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**Author:** [@Balloonchaser](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Balloonchaser)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/keyword-hotkey-question/144978 "2020-03-20T19:51:33Z")

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Hey guys! I know I have seen this before, which is why I am asking on here.. Does anyone know the /command to where you can jump down to a certain keyword in your topic? For example, If I had a topic containing a bunch…

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## [Two nature-inspired color schemes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/two-nature-inspired-color-schemes/145008)

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**Author:** [@traceymoko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/traceymoko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/two-nature-inspired-color-schemes/145008 "2020-03-21T02:12:02Z")

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Two colour schemes with colours sourced from: https://www.canva.com/learn/100-color-combinations/# (I wrote to Canva asking if I could use them in themes, and they said yes) Arctic Sunrise A colour scheme featuring cool…

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## [Why Is Discourse Not Showing Live PageViews? Any Alternative?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-discourse-not-showing-live-pageviews-any-alternative/145023)

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**Author:** [@jidetheblogger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jidetheblogger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 11:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-discourse-not-showing-live-pageviews-any-alternative/145023 "2020-03-21T11:44:09Z")

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My discourse doesn’t show live pageviews. I have to wait till the next day to see stats of of previous day. Why is it like this? Is there any stats tracker I can use to track live pageviews of my discourse forum?

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## [Edits not being stored in user\_actions table](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edits-not-being-stored-in-user-actions-table/145025)

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**Author:** [@Nacho\_Caballero](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nacho_Caballero)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 8:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edits-not-being-stored-in-user-actions-table/145025 "2020-05-04T08:18:51Z")

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I thought that every time a user edits someone else’s post, this action would be recorded in the user\_actions table, but I’ve just realized this only happens sporadically (only for some users some of the time). Is this …

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## [Error sending mail. Job exception: hostname "smtp.xxx.com" does not match the server certificate](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-sending-mail-job-exception-hostname-smtp-xxx-com-does-not-match-the-server-certificate/145027)

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**Author:** [@papertrail-ai](https://meta.discourse.org/u/papertrail-ai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-sending-mail-job-exception-hostname-smtp-xxx-com-does-not-match-the-server-certificate/145027 "2020-03-21T16:48:03Z")

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I have seen some similar posts, however, they are fairly old and don’t quite solve the issue. I recently installed a copy of discourse on aws. The installation is working however when I register a new account I don’t re…

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## [Small issue when a reply was made to a message which was split in another topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/small-issue-when-a-reply-was-made-to-a-message-which-was-split-in-another-topic/145030)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/small-issue-when-a-reply-was-made-to-a-message-which-was-split-in-another-topic/145030 "2020-05-08T19:27:31Z")

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Hi. Here my topic A and its messages 1, 2, 3, 4. A 1 2 3 4 (reply to 2). I split my topic and create a new one with the selected messages, here they are now: A 1 4 (reply to 2). B 2 3 Now, if you go t…

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## [Topic doesn't show new posts on the fly anymore](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-doesnt-show-new-posts-on-the-fly-anymore/145031)

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**Author:** [@Krischan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Krischan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-doesnt-show-new-posts-on-the-fly-anymore/145031 "2020-03-24T01:03:25Z")

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With the latest Discourse update a user does no longer see a new post to his topic immediately. He needs to reload the site to see the post. Any hints where to look for the bug? Logs show lots of these errors: TypeErro…

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## [Optimize Discourse digest period](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optimize-discourse-digest-period/145036)

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**Author:** [@ikravets](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ikravets)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optimize-discourse-digest-period/145036 "2020-03-22T19:06:05Z")

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Hi all, Is it possible to optimize the digest period per thousands of community? Every Monday Discourse sends a few thousand emails in 1-2 seconds which leads to SPAM problem with our custom mail server. How to reset “…

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## [Replying to PM via API not working anymore](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replying-to-pm-via-api-not-working-anymore/145037)

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**Author:** [@Rina\_Fallingstar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rina_Fallingstar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replying-to-pm-via-api-not-working-anymore/145037 "2020-03-21T17:57:45Z")

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I’ve noticed there was a fix to discourse almost a month ago where you can’t create a PM on an existing topic anymore. I never knew this was the issue at all. But it seems this fix “broke” the ability to reply to PM mess…

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## [Discourse Hub iOS app - long press on links does nothing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-hub-ios-app-long-press-on-links-does-nothing/145067)

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**Author:** [@bts](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bts)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-hub-ios-app-long-press-on-links-does-nothing/145067 "2020-03-31T02:44:32Z")

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Not sure if this is a bug or just wonky ux, but noticing that long press on any hyperlink in the Discourse Hub app on iOS has no effect. Tapping the link automatically opens in Safari but tap and hold, which usually open…

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## [Replace hamburger icon with text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replace-hamburger-icon-with-text/145079)

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**Author:** [@stephenjdc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephenjdc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replace-hamburger-icon-with-text/145079 "2020-03-21T20:23:55Z")

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Hi. I’d like to replace the default discourse hamburger icon with the text ‘menu’ and can’t quite seem to get any of the methods I’ve found to work. I don’t mind whether it’s done via CSS or by using the scripting API, a…

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## [Webmaster tool shows traffic drop - why?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webmaster-tool-shows-traffic-drop-why/145082)

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**Author:** [@Jeremie\_Leroy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jeremie_Leroy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webmaster-tool-shows-traffic-drop-why/145082 "2020-03-21T19:01:58Z")

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hi guys, I noticed a drop on webmaster tool, did i do something wrong ? it there some explanation possible ? thanks for your help

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## [Email not sending - Job exception: Net::ReadTimeout](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-not-sending-job-exception-net-readtimeout/145086)

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**Author:** [@papertrail-ai](https://meta.discourse.org/u/papertrail-ai)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 9:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-not-sending-job-exception-net-readtimeout/145086 "2020-04-04T09:19:40Z")

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I have managed to get the installation to work, the correct smtp settings. I am now receiving the following error when i try to register an account. From the production.log file. Delivered mail xxxxxx@discourse.xxxxx.co…

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## [GlobalSetting.use\_s3? - false](https://meta.discourse.org/t/globalsetting-use-s3-false/145088)

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**Author:** [@eextra](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eextra)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 6:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/globalsetting-use-s3-false/145088 "2020-06-10T06:47:10Z")

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Try to solve the problem with file migration to s3. The first thing is that the command returns GlobalSetting.use\_s3? false And now the question. If loading new images works (i.e. S3 is set well) then what causes thi…

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## [Image resizing doesn't seem to be working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-resizing-doesnt-seem-to-be-working/145092)

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**Author:** [@southpaw](https://meta.discourse.org/u/southpaw)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 5:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-resizing-doesnt-seem-to-be-working/145092 "2020-05-28T05:32:14Z")

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In Discourse 2.3.0.beta3 Release Notes we are told: I’ve noticed recently that large images are displaying at full width, and the height is clipped. For example: Markup for that image is written as: !\[Screenshot\_…

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## [Current state of category moderators - and can we extend these to tags please?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-state-of-category-moderators-and-can-we-extend-these-to-tags-please/145095)

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**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-state-of-category-moderators-and-can-we-extend-these-to-tags-please/145095 "2020-05-15T20:52:51Z")

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Trying to find a post with all the details but have been unsuccessful. My understanding is that so far category moderators can view flags for their categories. Can they also view topics or post that go into the moderat…

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## [How can I view Discourse mobile format in Windows 10?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-view-discourse-mobile-format-in-windows-10/145111)

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**Author:** [@ringgit](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ringgit)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-view-discourse-mobile-format-in-windows-10/145111 "2020-03-22T05:26:58Z")

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In Mac desktop, there’s a really cool app called Fluid, which basically transform your web page into a standalone Mac app with its own icon. With this app, I can put any Discourse forum as a standalone app/window. On top…

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## [Discourse running very slow on local machine](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-running-very-slow-on-local-machine/145112)

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**Author:** [@hbm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hbm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-running-very-slow-on-local-machine/145112 "2020-03-22T17:15:05Z")

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I installed a discourse instance in my local ubuntu laptop with MongoDB to try it out. I took the steps in https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-install-discourse-on-ubuntu-for-development/14727 Each page req…

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## [Ubuntu 19.10 discourse-setup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ubuntu-19-10-discourse-setup/145113)

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**Author:** [@Andro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Andro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ubuntu-19-10-discourse-setup/145113 "2020-03-22T13:03:41Z")

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I know my DNS records are correct because all my webservers work. I have Apache 2 and it works fine. Running discourse-setup it claims: \*Hostname for your Discourse? \[discourse.example.com\]: list.pteranodon.space\* \*Che…

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## [Patron was added to the group but no badge?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/patron-was-added-to-the-group-but-no-badge/145117)

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**Author:** [@Queth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Queth)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2020, 5:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/patron-was-added-to-the-group-but-no-badge/145117 "2020-04-14T05:53:42Z")

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Hello, first of all, thank you plugin creators for making this! My first Patron has made their pledge, and was added to the patron group, but didn’t get the badge I created. I checked the query for the badge and changed…

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## [Adding a new tag in the default tags fields](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-new-tag-in-the-default-tags-fields/145126)

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**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-new-tag-in-the-default-tags-fields/145126 "2020-03-25T18:09:11Z")

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I had a bit of trouble getting these up and running. I put these in before any users joined: However, they didn’t work. Eventually I discovered it (wondering why my test email was so quiet). Deleted all the tags and …

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## [Feature Requests: Separate Email Account for Digests](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-requests-separate-email-account-for-digests/145127)

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**Author:** [@neounix](https://meta.discourse.org/u/neounix)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 7:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-requests-separate-email-account-for-digests/145127 "2020-12-11T07:13:55Z")

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From a novice, today we had an experience of all our email basically shutdown and users could not register, recover passwords or login with email because the weekly digest kicked off after a legacy forum migration and th…

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## [Create solar theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-solar-theme/145133)

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**Author:** [@diabolino](https://meta.discourse.org/u/diabolino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-solar-theme/145133 "2020-03-22T15:27:51Z")

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Create theme based on Bootswatch: Solar as soon as possible my budget is 50$

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## [Is it possible to return all @mentions from only one category?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-return-all-mentions-from-only-one-category/145141)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-return-all-mentions-from-only-one-category/145141 "2020-03-23T22:04:25Z")

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Basically, the data returned here: Profile - Canapin - Discourse Meta but restricted to only one category.

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## [\[Paid\] SSO + embeds](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-sso-embeds/145144)

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**Author:** [@SrhKnpp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SrhKnpp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-sso-embeds/145144 "2020-03-23T02:01:08Z")

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I just installed discourse (discuss.mappyhour.org) and need help with: setting up single sign on learn how to embed a topic into my drupal site (mappyhour.org) I’d like to get the SSO done in the next week (updated!) …

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## [60+ Webinar Questions - best practice on posting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/60-webinar-questions-best-practice-on-posting/145145)

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**Author:** [@rbojorquez](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rbojorquez)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/60-webinar-questions-best-practice-on-posting/145145 "2020-03-22T17:17:59Z")

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We held a webinar on COVID19 and had over 60+ questions that went unanswered. I would like to post the questions to discourse, but don’t want to receive emails on answers. The users that submitted them are not on discour…

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## [Auto-sign-in with the OpenId Connect Plugin and AWS Cognito](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-sign-in-with-the-openid-connect-plugin-and-aws-cognito/145170)

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**Author:** [@JQ331](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JQ331)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-sign-in-with-the-openid-connect-plugin-and-aws-cognito/145170 "2020-03-23T13:19:21Z")

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Hi. Brand new to Discourse. I have an app running on AWS, which uses Cognito for authentication. I want to link this app to my new Discourse hosted forum. I’ve got a good start, but I’m hoping somebody can provide guidan…

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## [How to add links on home page menu to other site?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-links-on-home-page-menu-to-other-site/145181)

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**Author:** [@JQ331](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JQ331)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-links-on-home-page-menu-to-other-site/145181 "2020-03-23T01:54:55Z")

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I just set up discourse with business hosting. I’m trying to integrate my forum with a separate web app. From my searching around here, it looks like fully integrating the forum into the app itself would require putting …

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## [Keyboard nagivation on the search page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/keyboard-nagivation-on-the-search-page/145183)

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**Author:** [@schleifer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/schleifer)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 6:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/keyboard-nagivation-on-the-search-page/145183 "2021-07-07T06:07:59Z")

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After you start a search with ‘/’, type your query, and submit with Enter, then it takes you to the results screen: You can move through these with much tabbing, but it would be much more convenient to use j/k/o/u li…

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