# Hot

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## [Change default landing page for Groups (Members → Activity/Messages?)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-default-landing-page-for-groups-members-activity-messages/400825)

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**Author:** [@haydenjames](https://meta.discourse.org/u/haydenjames)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-default-landing-page-for-groups-members-activity-messages/400825 "2026-04-20T01:24:43Z")

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Default group landing tab. By default, when entering a group, it lands on the Members tab. For most use cases this feels low value since it just shows the list of members and doesn’t surface any current activity (or …

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## ["location-and-website" content can overflow on narrow screens](https://meta.discourse.org/t/location-and-website-content-can-overflow-on-narrow-screens/396132)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/location-and-website-content-can-overflow-on-narrow-screens/396132 "2026-02-18T00:39:36Z")

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Example, open https://meta.discourse.org/u/pacharanero/summary on mobile. If your screen is narrow enough, the content will overflow: I suppose there should be a line break between location and website, in this case…

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## [Why I Chose Discourse Over Discord](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-i-chose-discourse-over-discord/386353)

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**Author:** [@jawestenberg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jawestenberg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 11:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-i-chose-discourse-over-discord/386353 "2025-10-21T23:03:51Z")

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When I first started thinking about building a community around my writing, I did what any reasonable person would do: I looked at what everyone else was doing. Discord servers everywhere. Slack workspaces for the more “…

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## [Misleading free plan shutdown timeline](https://meta.discourse.org/t/misleading-free-plan-shutdown-timeline/400747)

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**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/misleading-free-plan-shutdown-timeline/400747 "2026-04-17T22:43:29Z")

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I made a free site to test it a while back and got this email on Monday: I went to check the site and it seems like it was already placed in readonly mode: As somebody who self-hosts I don’t need the site so it d…

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## [Scrollbar? in the post menu when removing a reaction](https://meta.discourse.org/t/scrollbar-in-the-post-menu-when-removing-a-reaction/409641)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/scrollbar-in-the-post-menu-when-removing-a-reaction/409641 "2026-08-09T21:03:22Z")

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I noticed this today when I removed a reaction: My guess is that it’s a scrollbar caused by the heart icon moving down, but since it disappears quite fast I didn’t take a closer look. I noticed it because it c…

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## [Ask.discourse.com is unavailable](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ask-discourse-com-is-unavailable/399862)

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**Author:** [@ばこん](https://meta.discourse.org/u/%E3%81%B0%E3%81%93%E3%82%93)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ask-discourse-com-is-unavailable/399862 "2026-04-03T12:40:40Z")

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I’m uncertain if this issue is isolated to my environment. I have attempted the following measures without any change in the situation: Clearing the cache Accessing the site via an alternative browser. Could this …

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## [We have a new default theme here on Meta! 🎉](https://meta.discourse.org/t/we-have-a-new-default-theme-here-on-meta/284692)

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**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/we-have-a-new-default-theme-here-on-meta/284692 "2024-02-14T20:10:43Z")

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Hold onto your hats everybody… We have a new extra-special theme just for us! :partying\_face: Our designer-in-chief @jordan.vidrine has been hard at work creating a bespoke look for our community here on meta and we hav…

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## [Add a preference to opt out of Discourse Rewind](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-preference-to-opt-out-of-discourse-rewind/390642)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-preference-to-opt-out-of-discourse-rewind/390642 "2025-12-07T19:50:56Z")

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I saw that there is a PR to merge Discourse Rewind into the core. And on the one hand, I really like that. I like the conversations it sparks when you talk about being best friends with someone or when you compare your …

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## [What merge topic notification does the user get?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-merge-topic-notification-does-the-user-get/400412)

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**Author:** [@ganncamp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ganncamp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-merge-topic-notification-does-the-user-get/400412 "2026-04-13T04:36:26Z")

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Here’s our situation: UserA, thread1: reports a problem UserB & UserC, thread1: me too Me: Hey, we’ve got an incident Me: \[manages incident in thread1\] … UserD, thread2: reports the same problem Me: \[merges into t…

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## [How do I pick the AI model my translator uses?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-pick-the-ai-model-my-translator-uses/398034)

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**Author:** [@祁同伟](https://meta.discourse.org/u/%E7%A5%81%E5%90%8C%E4%BC%9F)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-pick-the-ai-model-my-translator-uses/398034 "2026-03-11T13:33:59Z")

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The AI translation settings screen doesn’t show any standalone LLM option. Which plugin or theme component handled this translation?

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## [Topics from some categories do not appear on /latest](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topics-from-some-categories-do-not-appear-on-latest/390136)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_King](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Paul_King)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topics-from-some-categories-do-not-appear-on-latest/390136 "2025-12-10T07:58:06Z")

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The procedure for reordering categories as they appear on the landing page for logged in users, as set out in the documentation here, seems not to be working. I am unsure whether this is likely due to a recent beta upda…

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## [How do I re-enable the toc on docs? And how do I toggle translation?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-re-enable-the-toc-on-docs-and-how-do-i-toggle-translation/403003)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 6:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-re-enable-the-toc-on-docs-and-how-do-i-toggle-translation/403003 "2026-05-26T06:56:41Z")

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Looks like Meta is testing the new “simple mode” for doc categories. Can someone help me understand how I am supposed to get the TOC back after I click “timeline”? My workaround to find a topic with a TOC that isn…

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## [How is your forum using custom profile fields?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-is-your-forum-using-custom-profile-fields/400191)

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**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-is-your-forum-using-custom-profile-fields/400191 "2026-04-08T05:55:01Z")

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Our forum is considering adding a “Languages spoken” field. How is your forum taking advantage of custom fields? Bad experiences? Good experiences? Advice?

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## [Displaying "full topic" text on category page + access to subcategory from menu bar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/displaying-full-topic-text-on-category-page-access-to-subcategory-from-menu-bar/396715)

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**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/displaying-full-topic-text-on-category-page-access-to-subcategory-from-menu-bar/396715 "2026-02-22T09:51:09Z")

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In my community we have a very large FAQ. To make each question more easily accessible (for linking), we have broken it down into separate topics in a FAQ subcategory (it’s part of the “learning” top-level category). He…

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## [Please add Ukrainian or Russian](https://meta.discourse.org/t/please-add-the-ukrainian-or-russian-languages/399957)

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**Author:** [@Denis\_Kovalenko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Denis_Kovalenko)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/please-add-the-ukrainian-or-russian-languages/399957 "2026-04-09T10:05:28Z")

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Please add the Ukrainian or Russian languages. Thank you very much.

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## [Changing call out banner on main landing page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-call-out-banner-on-main-landing-page/394566)

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**Author:** [@ruggy\_joesten](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ruggy_joesten)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-call-out-banner-on-main-landing-page/394566 "2026-01-28T21:08:45Z")

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Hi hi! Been searching, and not sure I’m finding the correct resource for steps on how to change the CTA at the top of the page (see image). I feel like this has to be an easy fix, so if anyone has the quick and dirty on…

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## [I propose a feature that allows users to update only themes and components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-propose-a-feature-that-allows-users-to-update-only-themes-and-components/399055)

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**Author:** [@ばこん](https://meta.discourse.org/u/%E3%81%B0%E3%81%93%E3%82%93)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-propose-a-feature-that-allows-users-to-update-only-themes-and-components/399055 "2026-03-23T14:06:59Z")

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To the best of my understanding, updating the core of Discourse also automatically updates themes and components. However, as this process can be time-consuming, I believe it would be beneficial to have a feature that a…

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## [What's your workflow for the annual EU DSA compliance?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whats-your-workflow-for-the-annual-eu-dsa-compliance/396390)

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**Author:** [@sps](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sps)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whats-your-workflow-for-the-annual-eu-dsa-compliance/396390 "2026-02-18T21:01:23Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve recently been working with a client on preparing their annual reporting for EU DSA compliance, and it struck me that this is likely a recurring task for many moderators and admins running Discourse com…

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## [Used discourse APIs to build a flutter app for our community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/used-discourse-apis-to-build-a-flutter-app-for-our-community/394753)

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**Author:** [@SubStrider](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SubStrider)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/used-discourse-apis-to-build-a-flutter-app-for-our-community/394753 "2026-02-01T14:24:29Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Can discourse be used entirely through the APIs to build a flutter app?: Against the collective wisdom of the community, we still jumped off that cliff. :zany\_face: The iOS app is live on…

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## [Chat image not opening full screen when clicked on first upload](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-image-not-opening-full-screen-when-clicked-on-first-upload/397353)

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**Author:** [@Luna\_Mora](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Luna_Mora)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-image-not-opening-full-screen-when-clicked-on-first-upload/397353 "2026-03-02T16:40:34Z")

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I saw a thread about this from Feb 2025 that said it was fixed: Images in an enlarged chat cannot be opened after a message with the image is posted But we are experiencing this same issue on my forum. Happens across …

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## [Self hosted forum has frequent 502 and 503 errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/self-hosted-forum-has-frequent-502-and-503-errors/406849)

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**Author:** [@Dannii](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Dannii)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 6:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/self-hosted-forum-has-frequent-502-and-503-errors/406849 "2026-07-05T06:15:48Z")

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My self hosted forum (https://intfiction.org/) has the past couple of weeks started getting very slow, and it frequently has 502 and 503 errors. I’m on the stable branch, version 2026.1.5. Searching for those errors he…

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## [Looking for support with theme development](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-support-with-theme-development/402296)

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**Author:** [@Bryony](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bryony)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-support-with-theme-development/402296 "2026-05-07T07:53:13Z")

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What would you like done? We’re a small charity for sexual abuse survivors. We’re setting up a forum and would love some help setting it up so that safeguarding is in place. Safeguarding is obviously a really important …

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## [Can’t format inline code on a French keyboard?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-t-format-inline-code-on-a-french-keyboard/391911)

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**Author:** [@Salocin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Salocin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-t-format-inline-code-on-a-french-keyboard/391911 "2025-12-22T14:14:25Z")

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Hi guys, I tried to post inline code like this your code here (this one is pasted from ask.discourse) but on iPhone when I try to get the single backticks the keyboard systematically write this one ´ even I choose the r…

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## [Preparing for Discourse's upgrade to Ember 5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preparing-for-discourses-upgrade-to-ember-5/287211)

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**Author:** [@david](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david)\
**Replies:** 53\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preparing-for-discourses-upgrade-to-ember-5/287211 "2024-04-08T16:49:33Z")

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Discourse will soon be upgrading our version of the Ember Javascript framework from version 3 to version 5. The vast majority of the preparation work is done, and many sites are already running on Ember 5 (including Meta…

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## [Reddit-ish Theme Apply background image and blur](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reddit-ish-theme-apply-background-image-and-blur/408755)

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**Author:** [@Damian\_Boon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Damian_Boon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reddit-ish-theme-apply-background-image-and-blur/408755 "2026-07-28T18:50:11Z")

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Hopfully this will help someone who uses the Reddit-ish theme, it adds a bg image to the topic card and applys a blur making the site feel cleaner. Add this JS to your component import { apiInitializer } from "discour…

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## [Enable the solution plugin for the Bug category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enable-the-solution-plugin-for-the-bug-category/381707)

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**Author:** [@roke\_julian\_lockhart](https://meta.discourse.org/u/roke_julian_lockhart)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 1:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enable-the-solution-plugin-for-the-bug-category/381707 "2025-10-24T13:24:42Z")

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As demonstrated by the undermentioned example, it would have use there: https://meta.discourse.org/t/long-codified-text-renders-outside-the-answer-box-when-the-solution-plugin-is-enabled/381619/4?u=rokejulianlockhart

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## [Email reminder for events](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-reminder-for-events/405192)

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**Author:** [@MeganBowers](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MeganBowers)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 10:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-reminder-for-events/405192 "2026-06-13T10:38:49Z")

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Currently, an event has a reminder option, which sends the user who RSVP’d a message on the community. This does not send an email to the user. As it is easy to forget about an event outside your work if you don’t add i…

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## [Customizable keyboard shortcuts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizable-keyboard-shortcuts/396717)

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**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizable-keyboard-shortcuts/396717 "2026-02-22T11:02:37Z")

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I only discovered today that the button with a keyboard icon at the bottom right of the page only has a query function and cannot be customized. :joy: I believe there needs to be a place that allows administrators to ad…

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## [Install on my VPS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-on-my-vps/398340)

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**Author:** [@Ralph\_Viola](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ralph_Viola)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-on-my-vps/398340 "2026-03-15T03:22:33Z")

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Looking for someone to create a database so I can install discourse on my server including SSH in doctor etc. I can configure the community I believe the biggest thing is going to be the installation for me anyway

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## [Associated Accounts are not visible on staff accounts?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/associated-accounts-are-not-visible-on-staff-accounts/399045)

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**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/associated-accounts-are-not-visible-on-staff-accounts/399045 "2026-03-23T11:27:44Z")

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Is there a reason why Associated Accounts are not shown on my own account, or on any other staff accounts? :thinking: If I view a regular user at https://example.com/u/username-here/preferences/account I see an Associat…

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