# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?f=tracked%EB%A5%BC&page=596 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 597 --- ## [Could mail-receiver be tweaked to handle outgoing mail?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/could-mail-receiver-be-tweaked-to-handle-outgoing-mail/283816)
**Author:** [@inquiry](https://meta.discourse.org/u/inquiry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/could-mail-receiver-be-tweaked-to-handle-outgoing-mail/283816 "2023-09-19T16:13:17Z")
Thank you for taking the effort to write this guide. I wonder if with slight modification could be adapted to host the outgoing email too. I see this guide which isn’t very complicated but it seems redundant to have one… --- ## [Add different buttons in the same reply template](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-different-buttons-in-the-same-reply-template/279137)
**Author:** [@jimkleiber](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jimkleiber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 3:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-different-buttons-in-the-same-reply-template/279137 "2023-09-19T15:21:50Z")
I love this and I think it may help a lot with running classes where I have people answer reflection questions or even as a pseudo form. One thing I want to explore is if people can reply directly to the post’s author w… --- ## [Site super slow after migration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-super-slow-after-migration/279404)
**Author:** [@codergautam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codergautam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-super-slow-after-migration/279404 "2023-09-19T12:55:32Z")
I changed my site URL yesterday and right after that it got really slow. I’m using DigitalOcean 50GB SSD Premium Intel And cpu is really high is that an issue? --- ## [How to enable side navigation?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-enable-side-navigation/279487)
**Author:** [@Mollyvog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mollyvog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 11:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-enable-side-navigation/279487 "2023-09-19T11:21:23Z")
Hello, Our “Help” page is an unnavigable, broken anchored hot mess. I’d like to structure it in the way the Meta community structures documentation page, like below: Can anyone point me in the right direction pleas… --- ## [Control user(s): ability to use / access to \ - how?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/control-user-s-ability-to-use-access-to-iframe-how/277327)
**Author:** [@lejeczek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lejeczek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 10:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/control-user-s-ability-to-use-access-to-iframe-how/277327 "2023-09-19T10:29:20Z")
Hi guys. Is it possible to control, to allow / deny, a given (specific) user ability to use iframe (for embedded videos, most obviously). adding this, passed a while as I re-read myself. The least would be - if technic… --- ## ["Suppress these tags from summary emails" settings is not working in preview digest email?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suppress-these-tags-from-summary-emails-settings-is-not-working-in-preview-digest-email/279196)
**Author:** [@th21](https://meta.discourse.org/u/th21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 8:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suppress-these-tags-from-summary-emails-settings-is-not-working-in-preview-digest-email/279196 "2023-09-19T08:20:19Z")
I excluded some tags in the new settings and try to preview the digest email, the preview contains some duplicated topics, and topics with those tags are also included. --- ## [Import new posts/users from a spreadsheet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/import-new-posts-users-from-a-spreadsheet/279419)
**Author:** [@Max937](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Max937)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 8:02am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/import-new-posts-users-from-a-spreadsheet/279419 "2023-09-19T08:02:37Z")
I am looking for a way to import some artificial user posts/comments into a new discourse install to encourage some organic posting. Here is what I would like: Day1: I import a new spreadsheet with new posts Day 2: I … --- ## [How to customize the no of days in Data retention policy?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-the-no-of-days-in-data-retention-policy/279338)
**Author:** [@ramyani](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ramyani)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 6:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-the-no-of-days-in-data-retention-policy/279338 "2023-09-19T06:46:40Z")
Is there any relevant settings available to customize the no of days value in data retention ? Also what will be the default value for no of days if the user doesn’t provide the custom settings? --- ## [Update failed on db\_migrate](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-failed-on-db-migrate/279381)
**Author:** [@adopilot](https://meta.discourse.org/u/adopilot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 6:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-failed-on-db-migrate/279381 "2023-09-19T06:26:31Z")
I am trying to update my discource instance from 2.9.0.beta10 to 3.2.0.beta1. I am getting error like this Tasks: TOP =\> db:migrate (See full trace by running task with --trace) I, \[2023-09-15T02:32:08.512373 #1\] INFO… --- ## [Is there a data map for Discourse data?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-data-map-for-discourse-data/279374)
**Author:** [@Anat\_Srulovitch](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Anat_Srulovitch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 5:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-data-map-for-discourse-data/279374 "2023-09-19T05:44:15Z")
Hey, We’re looking for a map / documentation for the data tables we’re exporting into Big Query. Is that available anywhere online? Thanks! --- ## [Default other external links - yes for logged users but no with anonymous?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-other-external-links-yes-for-logged-users-but-no-with-anonymous/279460)
**Author:** [@lejeczek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lejeczek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 5:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-other-external-links-yes-for-logged-users-but-no-with-anonymous/279460 "2023-09-19T05:09:38Z")
Hi guys. As per the subject, when on - it is by design or I’m missing something? I’d like this to apply to all browsees. Thanks. --- ## [Create an advertising page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-an-advertising-page/279349)
**Author:** [@Shatabdi\_Dash](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Shatabdi_Dash)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-an-advertising-page/279349 "2023-09-18T22:38:21Z")
I want to create a page called admin/advertise. and the advertise button is present inside the navpill. nav nav-pills section. but whenever i try to make this there is a routing error is there. how can I solve this. --- ## [IdP-Initiated SLO logout is not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/idp-initiated-slo-logout-is-not-working/279244)
**Author:** [@Umar\_Draz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Umar_Draz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/idp-initiated-slo-logout-is-not-working/279244 "2023-09-18T22:06:58Z")
Hi I have installed discourse-saml on my discourse app, and configured it with my SimpleSAMLPHP SSO server, everything is working fine. I have few wordpress sites as well that are configured with my SSO server well, no… --- ## [Extending the capabilities of the simplified mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extending-the-capabilities-of-the-simplified-mode/279235)
**Author:** [@artenaki](https://meta.discourse.org/u/artenaki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extending-the-capabilities-of-the-simplified-mode/279235 "2023-09-18T21:57:57Z")
Hello. Some users are forced to use the simplified mode on discourse engine forums for various reasons: The browser is outdated and there is no way to update it. For example, XP fans (they exist) or old Android users. … --- ## [Versatile Banner: Icons disappeared with latest updates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/versatile-banner-icons-disappeared-with-latest-updates/279227)
**Author:** [@craigconstantine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/craigconstantine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/versatile-banner-icons-disappeared-with-latest-updates/279227 "2023-09-18T21:04:04Z")
Banner background is set to blank (no bg image). background color #fff secondary text color #000 (should be icon color, right?) and column icons are… I have the banner only showing for anonymous users. After upda… --- ## [How to view by latest topic instead of category?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-view-by-latest-topic-instead-of-category/89250)
**Author:** [@chloecan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chloecan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 8:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-view-by-latest-topic-instead-of-category/89250 "2019-12-09T08:38:52Z")
Hi, After an update our forum switched to the view which displays all categories by default. We want to be able to view latest topics by default. How can we change this setting? Thanks --- ## [Shared drafts - feature suggestions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/shared-drafts-feature-suggestions/83540)
**Author:** [@ChrisBeach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChrisBeach)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/shared-drafts-feature-suggestions/83540 "2023-09-18T17:45:47Z")
Continuing the discussion from Shared Drafts: Allow staff to collaborate on posts before publishing: Great feature, thank you @eviltrout! Can I suggest the following tweaks: the destination category, once selected, … --- ## [Please create a group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/please-create-a-group/279379)
**Author:** [@51mon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/51mon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/please-create-a-group/279379 "2023-09-18T15:10:22Z")
\[edit - as this thread is closed feel free to message me if you would like jion discussion in private\] Hi everyone I don’t actually know who I’m addressing here nor what the conventions are etc so pls excuse anything t… --- ## [Own fixed while scrolling Navbar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/own-fixed-while-scrolling-navbar/279396)
**Author:** [@fuchs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fuchs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/own-fixed-while-scrolling-navbar/279396 "2023-09-18T15:06:02Z")
Hello Discourse Community, I have a question. I want to add my own fixed while scrolling Navbar on top of the Discourse Navigation. So I added this part to the Customize Section in Header: \
\ **Author:** [@Danny\_Dainton](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Danny_Dainton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-the-topic-template-placeholder-text/279380 "2023-09-18T14:23:25Z")
Hey folks, I have several topics on my fourm and I’m using the Template section on the Edit Category feature to provide more context and helpful pointers etc. Much the same as you have here for this one. What I’… --- ## [How much RAM is required for Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-much-ram-is-required-for-discourse/157730)
**Author:** [@AntiMetaman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AntiMetaman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 12:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-much-ram-is-required-for-discourse/157730 "2023-09-18T12:57:40Z")
Hi, I’ve recently installed Discourse on my own VPS. I have only 2 GB of RAM. Is this sufficient to run a forum in production? There have been times where I got a 502 gateway error which maybe due to lack of memory. Som… --- ## [Did I remove default theme?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/did-i-remove-default-theme/279371)
**Author:** [@lejeczek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lejeczek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 11:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/did-i-remove-default-theme/279371 "2023-09-18T11:39:14Z")
It is gone. I found a howto but I have no new nor import options in Themes, so I could follow that howto. How to restore default theme? Thank.s --- ## [Signatures becoming visible even when user has disabled them in their preferences](https://meta.discourse.org/t/signatures-becoming-visible-even-when-user-has-disabled-them-in-their-preferences/304268)
**Author:** [@Crius](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Crius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 11:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/signatures-becoming-visible-even-when-user-has-disabled-them-in-their-preferences/304268 "2023-09-18T11:32:15Z")
Did someone had any experience in which the signature become visible even if the user have deactivated the visibility for it? I have disabled them as to me it’s just noise, but sometimes I start to see them again and, w… --- ## [How to implement a login function to view content, in order to better attract users to register](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-implement-the-function-of-logging-in-to-view-content-in-order-to-better-attract-users-to-register/279350)
**Author:** [@go\_ahead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/go_ahead)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-implement-the-function-of-logging-in-to-view-content-in-order-to-better-attract-users-to-register/279350 "2023-09-18T11:16:51Z")
As the title suggests, I searched the forum but only found security options for changing categories. However, this only makes all categories invisible and isn’t the feature I need. My use case is: unregistered users can view some posts, but parts of the content are hidden and only viewable after logging in. Or registered users must reply to a post to view the content. This is a way to attract registrations and also prevent most freeloaders. Similar to --- ## [Invite Only with External Accounts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-only-with-external-accounts/279181)
**Author:** [@kurt-o-matic](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kurt-o-matic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 10:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-only-with-external-accounts/279181 "2023-09-18T10:16:44Z")
Trying to setup a private group which allows new invited users to join with external providers, and I’m using Google OAuth2 as my starting point. I have the invite link created and the Google oauth2 project setup. When c… --- ## [Does Bitnami/discourse allows us to use Promethues Exporter Plugin?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-bitnami-discourse-allows-us-to-use-promethues-exporter-plugin/279345)
**Author:** [@Suraj\_Vishwakarma](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Suraj_Vishwakarma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 9:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-bitnami-discourse-allows-us-to-use-promethues-exporter-plugin/279345 "2023-09-18T09:35:56Z")
Please somebody reply, I am trying to use Prometheus Exporter Plugin for discourse hosted on Kubernetes Cluster. --- ## [Best theme/setup for Virtual Event](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-theme-setup-for-virtual-event/269565)
**Author:** [@Sami\_Syed](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sami_Syed)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 5:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-theme-setup-for-virtual-event/269565 "2023-09-18T05:11:56Z")
I am looking to host a virtual event inside of discourse. I will be using Restream to embed the live stream into Discourse topics. My question is: How can I display the video in a better UI? What themes/component… --- ## [Error when rebuilding URL: Pups::ExecError](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-when-rebuilding-url-pups-execerror/279326)
**Author:** [@codergautam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codergautam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 2:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-when-rebuilding-url-pups-execerror/279326 "2023-09-18T02:31:17Z")
Hi, I’m migrating my Discourse from https://forum.codergautam.dev to https://iogames.forum I’m following this guide. I have completed everything upto the point of ./launcher rebuild app When I run the rebuild command… --- ## [How to group categories together](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-group-categories-together/200376)
**Author:** [@Molster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Molster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 11:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-group-categories-together/200376 "2023-09-17T23:28:52Z")
in these forums, you can see various categories are call grouped together by a “category-group-name” not able to figure out how to do this (unless this is a custom plugin) in which case does anyone know of said plugin… --- ## [Embedded Posts: Link Preview only in Post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embedded-posts-link-preview-only-in-post/279314)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_B](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Aaron_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embedded-posts-link-preview-only-in-post/279314 "2023-09-17T22:54:46Z")
Feature request: Link preview only in body of embedded posts I have a specific use scenario I can’t seem to solve in Discourse while I’m evaluation the platform. It seems like several other people are trying to accompli… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?f=tracked%EB%A5%BC&page=595) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?f=tracked%EB%A5%BC&page=597)