# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1406 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1407 --- ## [Group avatar flair doesn't apply to existing members](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-avatar-flair-doesnt-apply-to-existing-members/206210)
**Author:** [@itsbhanusharma](https://meta.discourse.org/u/itsbhanusharma)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 4:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-avatar-flair-doesnt-apply-to-existing-members/206210 "2021-10-29T04:52:59Z")
Over the past few days I’ve experienced this on two forums. When a group doesn’t have a flair upon creation and a flair is added at a later point of time, the existing members of the group don’t get the flair on their pr… --- ## [Discourse as OpenID Connect provider](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-as-openid-connect-provider/206214)
**Author:** [@TechGeek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TechGeek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 4:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-as-openid-connect-provider/206214 "2021-12-14T04:11:59Z")
It will be wonderful if there is official support to use Discourse as OpenID connect provider either by enhancement on top of Discourse Connect or a plugin. Communities thrives on lots of interactions and interactions h… --- ## [Can I forbid download from external links?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-forbid-download-from-external-links/206229)
**Author:** [@Jian\_Jiao](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jian_Jiao)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-forbid-download-from-external-links/206229 "2021-10-18T13:56:22Z")
Hi, I searched but couldn’t find any topic about this. I want to disable download from external links, that is, I’m not going to limit the download privilege to registered users, I’m OK for anybody to download the reso… --- ## [SSL and website problems](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ssl-and-website-problems/206233)
**Author:** [@nory](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nory)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ssl-and-website-problems/206233 "2021-10-16T20:25:47Z")
Hi, I have always problems with my website: https://omaggieconcorsi.com/ SSL doesn’t work, I don’t understand how to fix this If I try to open a page, it doesn’t work, for example: https://omaggieconcorsi.com/t/ar… --- ## [Add 'open in a new tab' option (checkbox)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-open-in-a-new-tab-option-checkbox/206235)
**Author:** [@stockmaker](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stockmaker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 3:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-open-in-a-new-tab-option-checkbox/206235 "2021-10-27T03:50:27Z")
I’d like to add an option(=checkbox) for ‘open in a new tab’ below popup panel when users insert a hyperlink. Is there a theme for this feature? Otherwise, do I have to create it programatically? --- ## [Webhooks Without Admin User](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webhooks-without-admin-user/206239)
**Author:** [@bloodshot\_pico](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bloodshot_pico)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webhooks-without-admin-user/206239 "2021-10-16T19:51:14Z")
So I’m wanting to get a webhook for my Discord server from the New World Forums for any updates from the game like changelogs etc. I was wondering if this would be possible to be done at all with a none admin user accou… --- ## [Reply-by-Email was working, now broken](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-by-email-was-working-now-broken/206247)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Schmucker](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mark_Schmucker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-by-email-was-working-now-broken/206247 "2021-10-19T13:43:26Z")
Our Reply-by-Email worked for two years, then stopped working 17 days ago for no apparent reason. I’ve searched the staff action logs for that time period and there were no relevant configuration changes. no upgrades, an… --- ## [Use template as new topic not working in Docs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-template-as-new-topic-not-working-in-docs/206251)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-template-as-new-topic-not-working-in-docs/206251 "2021-10-19T18:01:34Z")
Hello, The composer not opening in Docs and show error in console. Repro Go to a topic in /docs which contains this button for example this one: Writing an effective bug report - Contributing - Discourse Meta Cl… --- ## [How is the Banner at meta.discourse.org created?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-is-the-banner-at-meta-discourse-org-created/206264)
**Author:** [@simon.dueckert](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon.dueckert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-is-the-banner-at-meta-discourse-org-created/206264 "2022-02-18T22:26:17Z")
I like the “Welcome to Discourse Meta!” banner on the frontpage of this platform. How can this be configured? Would like to have that on my discourse instance, too :slight\_smile: --- ## [Unique login system in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unique-login-system-in-discourse/206270)
**Author:** [@anon40545810](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon40545810)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 1:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unique-login-system-in-discourse/206270 "2021-10-18T01:34:43Z")
problem I’m in these groups, I’m committed as a developer: https:// discourse .julialang.org/ https:// swi-prolog. discourse.group/ is there any way to have a single login across multiple discourses? razon on stackov… --- ## ["First X" badges might be annoying](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-x-badges-might-be-annoying/206275)
**Author:** [@matklad](https://meta.discourse.org/u/matklad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-x-badges-might-be-annoying/206275 "2021-10-17T18:25:06Z")
Cross posting from Do we really need the first badges? - #4 by felixc - meta - The Rust Programming Language Forum. I really enjoy using discourse, and at this point I think I’ve joined dozens of various discourses acro… --- ## [Is there a simple way to remove all the category info / text from top of page?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-simple-way-to-remove-all-the-category-info-text-from-top-of-page/206287)
**Author:** [@BCHK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BCHK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 4:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-simple-way-to-remove-all-the-category-info-text-from-top-of-page/206287 "2021-10-18T04:07:42Z")
Is there a way to easily remove all this text at the top of the forum? I’m not a coder, am not good at editing css, etc. - but I’m working on a simple forum with one main category - want a cleaner UI - and would like to… --- ## [Easiest way to create forum homepage with sidebar w/static page links?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/easiest-way-to-create-forum-homepage-with-sidebar-w-static-page-links/206288)
**Author:** [@BCHK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BCHK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/easiest-way-to-create-forum-homepage-with-sidebar-w-static-page-links/206288 "2021-10-17T21:26:23Z")
I’m trying to create a simple homepage for my forum that would look something like this. The goal is to have a list of static links on the right side for common FAQ questions/answers - but what would show are just the t… --- ## [In a public Discourse instance, how do I make it impossible to list all users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/in-a-public-discourse-instance-how-do-i-make-it-impossible-to-list-all-users/206293)
**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/in-a-public-discourse-instance-how-do-i-make-it-impossible-to-list-all-users/206293 "2021-10-18T15:54:59Z")
We created a new instance of Discourse. It has multiple private categories and just one public category while the product we’re working on is in beta. How do I make sure that for anonymous users there is absolutely no w… --- ## [Replies should be able to utilize "Notify"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replies-should-be-able-to-utilize-notify/206294)
**Author:** [@anon73664359](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon73664359)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replies-should-be-able-to-utilize-notify/206294 "2022-02-24T23:27:21Z")
Continuing the discussion from Notify group using share\>notify feature: “Notify” is such an underrated feature. Why does it only work with topics? I think it should work with replies too. I’ve participated in many Disc… --- ## [Suspended account that leaves the username still active in completions?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suspended-account-that-leaves-the-username-still-active-in-completions/206298)
**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/peternlewis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 5:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suspended-account-that-leaves-the-username-still-active-in-completions/206298 "2021-10-19T05:21:39Z")
Related to Best practices for deceased community members since I suspended the deceased user (for security reasons), but apparently that also stops his username being auto-completed in the search field. Since this use… --- ## [Can’t receive emails when I try to register](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-t-receive-emails-when-i-try-to-register/206299)
**Author:** [@Mattia](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mattia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-t-receive-emails-when-i-try-to-register/206299 "2021-10-18T01:25:16Z")
Hello there, I have created an instance on Digitalocean, the forum works! But when I try to register, I don’t get the email! I use Mailjet as sender and Internet domain name registration at Register.it | Domain hosting … --- ## [Hitting the bookmark shortcut and then hitting esc still creates a bookmark](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hitting-the-bookmark-shortcut-and-then-hitting-esc-still-creates-a-bookmark/206306)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Walkom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mark_Walkom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 3:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hitting-the-bookmark-shortcut-and-then-hitting-esc-still-creates-a-bookmark/206306 "2021-11-05T03:15:02Z")
Yeah, so long title but I couldn’t shorten it down sorry. If I hit the shortcut key for bookmarking a topic - b - and then hit esc, still saves a bookmark. If I do the same thing but click cancel it doesn’t save it. T… --- ## [Website Integration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/website-integration/206316)
**Author:** [@PeterBrightt](https://meta.discourse.org/u/PeterBrightt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 11:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/website-integration/206316 "2021-10-18T11:04:42Z")
Hello everybody! I just installed Discourse on my new website and everything looks great except that I also need a website and not only community forum. I recently saw this website which perfectly describes my expectati… --- ## [Change SMTP on cloud discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-smtp-on-cloud-discourse/206323)
**Author:** [@Konrad\_Milewski](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Konrad_Milewski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 1:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-smtp-on-cloud-discourse/206323 "2021-10-18T13:30:28Z")
I tried to find some info about that but everything I found is in regards to self hosted version. As we are having problems with email delivery with basic cloud setup I would like to link our own SMTP, I see no such pos… --- ## [Advanced Search: Find posts having staff color](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advanced-search-find-posts-having-staff-color/206325)
**Author:** [@aschrijver](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aschrijver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 9:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advanced-search-find-posts-having-staff-color/206325 "2021-10-20T09:39:08Z")
I have a forum where staff have marked many particularly explanatory topics/posts with staff color over time. Initially just to highlight them a bit more in the thread. But now we have the need to gradually parse all the… --- ## [Should the version be hidden?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/should-the-version-be-hidden/206333)
**Author:** [@Kai\_Kretschmann](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Kai_Kretschmann)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/should-the-version-be-hidden/206333 "2021-10-25T17:50:57Z")
I wonder if it is a good and consistent way to currently: hide the nginx version information from replies in header, but display the exact version and git patch level in html source code of Discourse If someone has an… --- ## [Using PHP library to retrieve latest topics from a specific category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-php-library-to-retrieve-latest-topics-from-a-specific-category/206334)
**Author:** [@PeterBrightt](https://meta.discourse.org/u/PeterBrightt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 8:02am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-php-library-to-retrieve-latest-topics-from-a-specific-category/206334 "2021-10-19T08:02:22Z")
Hello everyone! I just found this library and I’m ready to use it. My goal is to get the latest 20 topics from a specific category (actually I’ll use some kind of filtering for that from which category to get these topi… --- ## [Standard installation causes errors and warnings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/standard-installation-causes-errors-and-warnings/206345)
**Author:** [@goppi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/goppi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 7:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/standard-installation-causes-errors-and-warnings/206345 "2021-10-19T07:34:02Z")
Hi there, I just installed Discourse fresh on a Ubuntu 20 server. I followed the standard installation procedure and noticed a few strange things in the logs inclusive a couple of errors and warnings. I ran the launcher… --- ## [Wrong class for username and full name in about page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-class-for-username-and-full-name-in-about-page/206360)
**Author:** [@Vikas\_Dangi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Vikas_Dangi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-class-for-username-and-full-name-in-about-page/206360 "2021-10-25T22:41:57Z")
I find this problem when I tried to add some styles to usernames. In forum about page, the style id for full name is “username” and for username its “name”. It should be vice versa. “prioritize username in ux” setting … --- ## [Stuck in an update loop after PostgreSQL 13 update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/stuck-in-an-update-loop-after-postgresql-13-update/206362)
**Author:** [@alehandrof](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alehandrof)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 5:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/stuck-in-an-update-loop-after-postgresql-13-update/206362 "2021-10-19T17:42:53Z")
I have read the docs here and they don’t cover my situation: PostgreSQL 13 update I’m stuck on the “Every rebuild does the upgrade again aka upgrade loop” situation: ----------------------------------------------------… --- ## [Logo appears broken](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logo-appears-broken/206370)
**Author:** [@uxdillux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/uxdillux)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 7:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logo-appears-broken/206370 "2021-10-18T19:05:02Z")
Our branding (logo, favicon, etc) is not showing up or is showing as broken. I’ve deleted the old logo files and uploaded new files with different name, cleared browser cache, and still receiving a broken logo. Any help … --- ## [Is it possible to change the order of topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-change-the-order-of-topics/206373)
**Author:** [@Claire1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Claire1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-change-the-order-of-topics/206373 "2021-10-26T14:22:39Z")
I’d like to change the order in which topics are presented on the screen. Is that possible? --- ## [Invites not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invites-not-working/206374)
**Author:** [@Claire1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Claire1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invites-not-working/206374 "2021-10-18T19:34:13Z")
Edited this post since one of my questions has been resolved. The other one is still open, though. I’m unable to invite others to join the discussion. I’ve tried adding their email addresses directly to the group, but t… --- ## [Images stuck on 'Processing'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/images-stuck-on-processing/206379)
**Author:** [@TechHutTV](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TechHutTV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/images-stuck-on-processing/206379 "2021-10-18T20:15:49Z")
Hello, I’ve encountered a issue over on my forum. Sometimes when uploading an image it gets stuck on processing. Not sure what is causing this. I tried disabling image optimization all together, but still have problems. … [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1405) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1407)