# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1925 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1926 --- ## [Ability to move chat discussion to a topic?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-move-chat-discussion-to-a-topic/259257)
**Author:** [@MerryMinstrel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MerryMinstrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 9:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-move-chat-discussion-to-a-topic/259257 "2023-03-24T09:11:54Z")
Hi! I did try to search in the forum for an answer but did not find anything. Is it possible somehow to move messages from a chat to create a new topic? Except making a long quote with all of the messages in the first m… --- ## [Rate limits for API users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rate-limits-for-api-users/63328)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rate-limits-for-api-users/63328 "2020-03-17T20:14:04Z")
I want to create a sister app at some point that will post topics on to the forum via an API user account - is there any info available on rate limits for this? Can we ‘trust’ certain accounts so that rate limits do not … --- ## [My category name is aligned to the left, how to center it?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-category-name-is-aligned-to-the-left-how-to-center-it/278665)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_Jane\_Obligar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sarah_Jane_Obligar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-category-name-is-aligned-to-the-left-how-to-center-it/278665 "2023-09-12T01:40:00Z")
Hi, my category name is aligned in left side. Can you help me on how to put it in the middle? when I preview it in the component setting it is in the middle. but when I reload it it will revert back in the left. Thank yo… --- ## [How can I add the Terms of Service and Privacy to the hamburguer menu?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-add-the-terms-of-service-and-privacy-to-the-hamburguer-menu/142383)
**Author:** [@\_alejandro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/_alejandro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 12:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-add-the-terms-of-service-and-privacy-to-the-hamburguer-menu/142383 "2020-02-23T12:25:40Z")
How can I add the Terms of Service and Privacy to the hamburguer menu? --- ## [Adding metadata and screenshots to a Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-metadata-and-screenshots-to-a-theme/119205)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-metadata-and-screenshots-to-a-theme/119205 "2019-05-31T15:34:25Z")
You can add various pieces of metadata to a theme. Some are stored in the about.json file, and some are stored in the locale files. about.json :link: file format info name (string, required): The default name for the th… --- ## [Leaving a private group chat does not actually remove you](https://meta.discourse.org/t/leaving-a-private-group-chat-does-not-actually-remove-you/285870)
**Author:** [@aboutDavid](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aboutDavid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/leaving-a-private-group-chat-does-not-actually-remove-you/285870 "2023-11-29T21:53:39Z")
Version: 3.2.0.beta4-dev running from commit a5ed0ea5d6 Steps to reproduce: Invite someone to a group chat Click the big red “Leave channel” thingy It still says you’re in it and you can still visit the URL. You… --- ## [(outdated) Guide to Setting Up Discourse Development Environment - GitHub Codespace](https://meta.discourse.org/t/outdated-guide-to-setting-up-discourse-development-environment-github-codespace/307231)
**Author:** [@jordan-violet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan-violet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/outdated-guide-to-setting-up-discourse-development-environment-github-codespace/307231 "2024-11-14T12:20:09Z")
Developing Using GitHub Codespaces GitHub Codespace is a great development option. It’s great because it’s hosted in the cloud, I can easily ensure that everyone developing here has the same environment, no dealing wit… --- ## [Troubleshooting "BAD CSRF" error on initial site setup?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/troubleshooting-bad-csrf-error-on-initial-site-setup/97059)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Ars](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lee_Ars)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 6:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/troubleshooting-bad-csrf-error-on-initial-site-setup/97059 "2021-04-30T06:48:09Z")
Standing up a new Discourse forum as a separate docker container on a dedicated physical server that is already running an existing Discourse forum (which is humming along with no errors). Bootstrapping works without er… --- ## [Discourse Likes API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-likes-api/249009)
**Author:** [@Ajay\_Dev\_M](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ajay_Dev_M)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-likes-api/249009 "2022-12-16T13:13:41Z")
I’m trying to integrate my discourse community to my project. I’m using ‘/post.json’ API to fetch the latest post. I also need to fetch the Likes of the post not only the count but also the user details who liked. Is the… --- ## [ISO Advice: Encouraging Wannabe Blog Writers in our Forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/iso-advice-encouraging-wannabe-blog-writers-in-our-forum/342598)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Epperson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Matthew_Epperson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 2:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/iso-advice-encouraging-wannabe-blog-writers-in-our-forum/342598 "2024-12-17T02:36:19Z")
Hello Discourse community! First time poster, and brand new community manager with Zolidar. We’re soon to launch our Discourse forum with an emphasis on small business advisors gaining more reputation for themselves, as… --- ## [Toolbar button to reformat textarea](https://meta.discourse.org/t/toolbar-button-to-reformat-textarea/54673)
**Author:** [@kgish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kgish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 1:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/toolbar-button-to-reformat-textarea/54673 "2016-12-23T13:12:00Z")
I’m trying to create a toolbar button that will take the current contents of the textarea, scan the text and reformat it, thereby completely replacing the contents with new text. The API only provides e.addText() and e.… --- ## [Recent changes to Onebox embedding for my site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/recent-changes-to-onebox-embedding-for-my-site/393606)
**Author:** [@riknoll](https://meta.discourse.org/u/riknoll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/recent-changes-to-onebox-embedding-for-my-site/393606 "2026-01-16T18:05:11Z")
Hello there! On our forum, we’ve seen some recent changes to how links to sites on our domain (makecode.com) are embedded by onebox. Previously, you got a little minimal preview like this: However, we’re now seeing … --- ## [How to track down failure of discourse upstream inside container resulting in 502 Bad Gateway](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-track-down-failure-of-discourse-upstream-inside-container-resulting-in-502-bad-gateway/256099)
**Author:** [@Godmar\_Back](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Godmar_Back)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-track-down-failure-of-discourse-upstream-inside-container-resulting-in-502-bad-gateway/256099 "2023-04-23T18:59:33Z")
(Yes, I did search first) After recently using the admin upgrade interface, my discourse instance stopped working, responding with 502 Bad Gateway. I’ve entered the container and it appears to be running an nginx that … --- ## [How Check and Fix Broken Links?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-check-and-fix-broken-links/255338)
**Author:** [@kevin0425](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kevin0425)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-check-and-fix-broken-links/255338 "2023-06-01T20:29:29Z")
Is there any possible way to identify broken links and fix it at the same time? --- ## [Advice for getting my little game dev community "out there?"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advice-for-getting-my-little-game-dev-community-out-there/105933)
**Author:** [@Watercolor\_Games](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Watercolor_Games)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advice-for-getting-my-little-game-dev-community-out-there/105933 "2019-01-14T17:14:10Z")
So for the past year and a half I’ve been running this game development group called Bit Phoenix Software (formerly “Watercolor Games,” I need to update my username here lol) as a hobby. I’m looking into turning it into … --- ## [Hosting for less than $100/month](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hosting-for-less-than-100-month/177582)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Carter](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jennifer_Carter)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hosting-for-less-than-100-month/177582 "2022-09-22T20:04:25Z")
So, how do I setup the website? And what other host(s)? can you use? --- ## [Randomized Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/randomized-banner/290989)
**Author:** [@piffy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/piffy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/randomized-banner/290989 "2024-03-05T22:12:33Z")
Background My forum is known for a rotating series of fun banners. Here’s a plugin I use to enable randomly showing different banners between visits or when the user performs a refresh. How to install … --- ## [Trust Level 4 - change username?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-4-change-username/134497)
**Author:** [@LindseyC](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LindseyC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-4-change-username/134497 "2020-03-28T18:14:53Z")
I’ve been unable to find a definitive answer - can users with Trust Level 4 edit usernames? I think the answer is yes (b/c we’ve had a Trust Level 4 user change their own username) - but I’m wondering if it’s intended? I… --- ## [Wishlist: 'Note to self' in bookmark/reminder](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wishlist-note-to-self-in-bookmark-reminder/312769)
**Author:** [@ganncamp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ganncamp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wishlist-note-to-self-in-bookmark-reminder/312769 "2024-06-20T11:29:23Z")
I just set a reminder for 3 days hence. If there’s been no further movement on the topic in the interim, I want to ask in a whisper if it’s something we should add to the docs. I’m praying I still remember my intent whe… --- ## [Creating a closed community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-a-closed-community/63433)
**Author:** [@Namit\_Agarwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Namit_Agarwal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 11:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-a-closed-community/63433 "2017-05-26T11:56:09Z")
Hello! I am planning to use discourse to create a closed community where a moderator allows/ disallows people who can join the community, see and comment on topics. Is this possible? --- ## [Character limit of badge name](https://meta.discourse.org/t/character-limit-of-badge-name/141942)
**Author:** [@tkearsley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tkearsley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/character-limit-of-badge-name/141942 "2024-01-19T00:22:28Z")
Can someone tell me the character limit of badge descriptions on profile cards? --- ## ['Remove password' button should be btn-danger, not btn-transparent?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-password-button-should-be-btn-danger-not-btn-transparent/386142)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 2:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-password-button-should-be-btn-danger-not-btn-transparent/386142 "2025-10-21T02:16:24Z")
In /my/preferences/security, the Remove password button is nothing - not btn-primary nor btn-secondary, but instead btn-transparent: Should it be that of btn-danger instead? Current: Proposed: --- ## [How to install discourse without ssl?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse-without-ssl/141817)
**Author:** [@eextra](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eextra)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse-without-ssl/141817 "2020-02-18T19:17:35Z")
Is it possible to install without https and then implement your own ssl from hosting ? --- ## [New topic URL format](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-url-format/225345)
**Author:** [@Cozdabuch](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Cozdabuch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-url-format/225345 "2022-04-26T21:56:08Z")
Is there a way to predict the URL that will be generated when a new topic is created so long as you have the thread title? Reason I ask, I have a wizard setup that creates a new topic after it is complete. Based on user… --- ## [Trust Level 4 Promotion by a Community Election Poll?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-4-promotion-by-a-community-election-poll/286754)
**Author:** [@twofoursixeight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/twofoursixeight)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-4-promotion-by-a-community-election-poll/286754 "2025-03-03T15:44:01Z")
So, the Gimkit Forum has been discussing something about Trust Level 4 via elections, and also about if trust level 4 could be needed in the forum. I had put: Maybe a few active people can be elected, and there could … --- ## [Just migrated a Xenforo site to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/just-migrated-a-xenforo-site-to-discourse/410745)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Bond](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Andrew_Bond)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 9:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/just-migrated-a-xenforo-site-to-discourse/410745 "2026-11-02T09:23:14Z")
Hello all. I am not new to Discourse. I migrated from phpBB to Discourse over on my other car interest site exiges.com. I have been massively impressed with the steady churn of enhancements that the discourse team have… --- ## [Customising the CSS of tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customising-the-css-of-tags/154636)
**Author:** [@Bhagyashri](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bhagyashri)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customising-the-css-of-tags/154636 "2020-06-16T04:25:39Z")
how to change view for topics? and how to add new tags in our side community forum. --- ## [SSO Login with Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sso-login-with-discourse/234702)
**Author:** [@Suresh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Suresh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sso-login-with-discourse/234702 "2024-10-03T18:18:11Z")
I have gone through the Discourse Connect SSO article(Setup DiscourseConnect - Official Single-Sign-On for Discourse (sso)). My understanding of this is that, we can let discourse use our API to validate the authenticat… --- ## [What’s the story behind your community?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-s-the-story-behind-your-community/409282)
**Author:** [@Danielle](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Danielle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 9:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-s-the-story-behind-your-community/409282 "2026-11-02T09:31:17Z")
Starting a community usually begins with something bigger than choosing a platform. Maybe you want to bring together people with a very specific interest. Maybe your users need a better place to exchange knowledge. Mayb… --- ## [Discourse Age Check](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-age-check/397002)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-age-check/397002 "2026-05-08T07:22:41Z")
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