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**Author:** [@Felixkruemel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Felixkruemel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 6:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/get-currently-signed-in-username-on-external-site/258768 "2023-03-22T06:34:58Z")
I’m trying to develop an external application at app.example.com which is linked on my discourse forum discourse.example.com. I would like to display the current signed-in username from my discourse instance on the exte… --- ## [Auto convert upload to JPG?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-convert-upload-to-jpg/258309)
**Author:** [@MarcP](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MarcP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 5:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-convert-upload-to-jpg/258309 "2023-03-22T05:49:21Z")
I have noticed that some image uploads always convert to jpeg, this creates ugly situations with images with transparent elements and dark/light mode. I couldn’t find a setting for this, can we somehow turn this off? I’… --- ## [Inserting Javascript yields 403 error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inserting-javascript-yields-403-error/154738)
**Author:** [@Judith](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Judith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 4:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inserting-javascript-yields-403-error/154738 "2023-03-22T04:18:15Z")
According to previous posts in this forum, it should be possible to insert custom Javascript code into the or fields of the default theme, but whenever I try to do so, I get a popup saying “403 error”. Given that I am … --- ## [How to change user fields with API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-change-user-fields-with-api/147999)
**Author:** [@pnoeric](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pnoeric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-change-user-fields-with-api/147999 "2023-03-22T03:07:12Z")
(Edit: see 2nd post for solution: how to change user fields with API) @sam, you mentioned (in a post in a topic now closed) with regards to someone who wanted to use the API to update a custom field in a user record: “th… --- ## [SMTP email stopped working 10 days ago (curl works; server doesn't have SMTPS)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/smtp-email-stopped-working-10-days-ago-curl-works-server-doesnt-have-smtps/258966)
**Author:** [@gi1242](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gi1242)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 2:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/smtp-email-stopped-working-10-days-ago-curl-works-server-doesnt-have-smtps/258966 "2023-03-22T02:31:12Z")
Hi All, I’ve had my site running for a few years without issue now. All of a sudden, SMTP simply stopped working. (I made no config changes on host or in the container). I’m using SMTP (not SMTPS). I entered the discou… --- ## [TypingDNA-based Identification and Banning Plugin Solution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/typingdna-based-identification-and-banning-plugin-solution/258961)
**Author:** [@Noah](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/typingdna-based-identification-and-banning-plugin-solution/258961 "2023-03-21T22:59:26Z")
For more than a year, we have encountered a persistent user who continually returns using multiple IPs, emails, names, and other methods to bypass our existing security measures. This has become a significant concern for… --- ## [Poll gating?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/poll-gating/258802)
**Author:** [@Icedcool](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Icedcool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/poll-gating/258802 "2023-03-21T22:22:33Z")
Hi Discourse community! I am part of a hosted discourse that we would like to gate the polls based on user roll or tag(ideally a roll obtained from discord). Is there a plugin, or way to do this? Thanks for all help, … --- ## [Does resetting a user's bounce score unrevoke their email?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-resetting-a-users-bounce-score-unrevoke-their-email/120310)
**Author:** [@Dannii](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Dannii)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-resetting-a-users-bounce-score-unrevoke-their-email/120310 "2023-03-21T21:48:36Z")
A user has had a lot of bounced emails and their email address has been revoked. If I click “Reset” in their admin account page, does that unrevoke their email address? As a secondary feature request, I think there shou… --- ## [Default sidebar categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-sidebar-categories/258871)
**Author:** [@Rafael\_Melo\_Silva](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rafael_Melo_Silva)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-sidebar-categories/258871 "2023-03-21T19:53:38Z")
I have set 4 categories as sidebar default, they are all restricted. When i invite a user to join discourse with group permission to some of that categories sidebar still empty for that user. Can someone help out? Thank… --- ## [Flat view of both topics and posts?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flat-view-of-both-topics-and-posts/258947)
**Author:** [@asc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/asc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 7:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flat-view-of-both-topics-and-posts/258947 "2023-03-21T19:11:29Z")
I’m not sure if this is plugin territory or even possible so I thought I’d ask before I try to dig into it–in theory would it be possible to collect both topics and replies to present on a group’s activity page or in /la… --- ## [Error connecting to Redis](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-connecting-to-redis/135678)
**Author:** [@CRUGG](https://meta.discourse.org/u/CRUGG)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-connecting-to-redis/135678 "2023-03-21T19:04:22Z")
When I try to start discourse, I can’t access it in my browser. I found some information in the log files which might cause this. Does somebody know what the problem is? # /var/discourse/standalone/log/rails/unicorn.std… --- ## [Cannot find package.json](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-find-package-json/258924)
**Author:** [@Nasser](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nasser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-find-package-json/258924 "2023-03-21T17:28:29Z")
Hello, Whenever I ./launcher rebuild app I get the following message Browserslist: caniuse-lite is outdated. Please run: npx update-browserslist-db@latest Why you should do it regularly: GitHub - browserslist/update… --- ## [Add an option to not send a message when deleting a post in the queue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-an-option-to-not-send-a-message-when-deleting-a-post-in-the-queue/257768)
**Author:** [@not-ethan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/not-ethan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 1:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-an-option-to-not-send-a-message-when-deleting-a-post-in-the-queue/257768 "2023-03-11T01:52:54Z")
Im a mod on Replit Ask and we send messages when deleting a post referring to the exact rule that post was in violation of. And to prevent sending them more messages, we agree with the flag but keep the post then manuall… --- ## [Are badges customizable?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-badges-customizable/258903)
**Author:** [@Rafael\_Nasser](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rafael_Nasser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-badges-customizable/258903 "2023-03-21T15:25:06Z")
Hey whats up everyone? I was wanting to customize emblems so I can engage with my community in a sort of Gamification model. This way I can get them to engage, respond to posts and more.. I feel if I cant use gamificat… --- ## [How does the online presence work?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-does-the-online-presence-work/258498)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-does-the-online-presence-work/258498 "2023-03-21T15:20:00Z")
I like the online presence indicator. In our instance, it looks like a green border around the profile picture. I find it particularly useful to see in Chat Channels. I’m curious how it works and when it switches “on… --- ## [One column categories legacy menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/one-column-categories-legacy-menu/258884)
**Author:** [@Rafael\_Melo\_Silva](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rafael_Melo_Silva)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 12:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/one-column-categories-legacy-menu/258884 "2023-03-21T12:23:20Z")
Is possible to set categories in legacy in one column like this: --- ## [Sidebar question about Admins configuring defaults for visitors and new members](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-question-about-admins-configuring-defaults-for-visitors-and-new-members/253433)
**Author:** [@c12gene](https://meta.discourse.org/u/c12gene)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-question-about-admins-configuring-defaults-for-visitors-and-new-members/253433 "2023-03-21T11:40:53Z")
I’m trying to solve this problem with the sidebar. I need my members to see the default categories we set up for them in the sidebar. How do I do this? "Admins can configure defaults for visitors and new members, and ev… --- ## [Can it be set for only the topic creator to mark as solved?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-it-be-set-for-only-the-topic-creator-to-mark-as-solved/258853)
**Author:** [@danielabc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/danielabc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 9:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-it-be-set-for-only-the-topic-creator-to-mark-as-solved/258853 "2023-03-21T09:19:34Z")
Is there a way for only the topic creator to choose which answer is the solution? (Instead of other people choosing) --- ## [Can I make chat visible for users who aren't logged in?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-make-chat-visible-for-users-who-arent-logged-in/258837)
**Author:** [@KevinWorkman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KevinWorkman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 9:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-make-chat-visible-for-users-who-arent-logged-in/258837 "2023-03-21T09:55:41Z")
I’ve started to play with Discourse Chat, and I can already see the value of it on top of Discourse’s traditional forum-style communication. But from what I can tell, only users who are logged in can see that the chat e… --- ## [Category page layout in 2 columns](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-page-layout-in-2-columns/258739)
**Author:** [@Joart](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Joart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 7:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-page-layout-in-2-columns/258739 "2023-03-21T07:38:46Z")
Hello, I am trying to modify the layout of the category page. Each category is a table, so the category page is a list of tables. But, I would like to have a layout in 2 columns like that: Would you have any ide… --- ## [What type of details does redis store?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-type-of-details-does-redis-store/258334)
**Author:** [@deepak\_bisht](https://meta.discourse.org/u/deepak_bisht)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 6:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-type-of-details-does-redis-store/258334 "2023-03-21T06:52:13Z")
We have discourse official docker image installation in our AWS EC2. What is the usage of redis here?What type of details redis is storing? --- ## [In standard plan, what’s the usage of the feature Public Access?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/in-standard-plan-what-s-the-usage-of-the-feature-public-access/258835)
**Author:** [@Frankz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Frankz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 5:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/in-standard-plan-what-s-the-usage-of-the-feature-public-access/258835 "2023-03-21T05:38:58Z")
Hi, What is the usage of the feature Public Access? Thank you, Frank --- ## [Calendar DE localization not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-de-localization-not-working/180491)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Rother](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Thomas_Rother)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 5:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-de-localization-not-working/180491 "2023-03-21T05:37:00Z")
In the current discourse calendar the localization for DE seems to be buggy: I checked the code at GitHub - discourse/discourse-calendar: Adds the ability to create a dynamic calendar in the first post of a topic. · … --- ## [Is it possible to add someone to an existing personal chat?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-add-someone-to-an-existing-personal-chat/258821)
**Author:** [@amundo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/amundo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-add-someone-to-an-existing-personal-chat/258821 "2023-03-21T01:26:01Z")
I feel like there is probably maybe there is an answer to this somewhere here, but after searching I haven’t found it, and try as I might I haven’t been able to do this through the UI. Is it possible to add people to a … --- ## [How to limit user chosing flair?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-limit-user-chosing-flair/258280)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 11:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-limit-user-chosing-flair/258280 "2023-03-20T23:02:02Z")
We have some flairs related to our trust levels. So if users can choice their own flairs, we just can’t give flairs because they lose their value (!) I don’t understand the point on this and maybe I’m missing the optio… --- ## ["Uncaught InternalError: too much recursion" while affecting a badge](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uncaught-internalerror-too-much-recursion-while-affecting-a-badge/258725)
**Author:** [@Julien\_Palard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Julien_Palard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uncaught-internalerror-too-much-recursion-while-affecting-a-badge/258725 "2023-03-20T22:59:29Z")
On the /admin/users/{user\_id}/{username}/badges page, when I try to add a badge to a user I’m getting: Uncaught InternalError: too much recursion Ember 6 untrack validator.js:681 Ember 6 grantBadge admin… --- ## [Granting custom badges is not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/granting-custom-badges-is-not-working/258550)
**Author:** [@md-misko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/md-misko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/granting-custom-badges-is-not-working/258550 "2023-03-20T22:58:35Z")
Version 3.1.0.beta3 I’m trying to grant a custom badge using Web admin and the page just refreshes, but badge is not granted. Granting badges via API still works. --- ## [Error when trying to view "Your Votes" with Topic Voting plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-when-trying-to-view-your-votes-with-topic-voting-plugin/257608)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pelgrim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richard_Pelgrim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-when-trying-to-view-your-votes-with-topic-voting-plugin/257608 "2023-03-20T22:14:10Z")
I’ve just installed the topic-voting plugin but am getting an Error when I try to access “your votes”. --- ## [Post notices (staff notices)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-notices-staff-notices/122434)
**Author:** [@dan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-notices-staff-notices/122434 "2019-07-09T11:48:22Z")
In Discourse 2.3.0.beta4 we added a special call-out notice for new/returning users. Staff can now add custom call-outs above posts, which appear similar to the new user first post call-out. In latest Discourse, we made … --- ## [How to show user's name next to avatar in the navigation when logged in?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-show-users-name-next-to-avatar-in-the-navigation-when-logged-in/258668)
**Author:** [@asugar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/asugar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-show-users-name-next-to-avatar-in-the-navigation-when-logged-in/258668 "2023-03-20T21:11:13Z")
Hello All, Is there a way to show user’s name in the navigation bar next to avatar when user is logged in. See the screenshot below. [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?f=tracked%EF%BC%8C%E4%BB%85%E6%9F%A5%E7%9C%8B%E6%82%A8%E5%85%B3%E6%B3%A8%E7%9A%84%E5%88%86%E7%B1%BB%E5%92%8C%E6%A0%87%E7%AD%BE%E4%B8%8B%E7%9A%84%E6%9C%80%E6%96%B0%E4%B8%BB%E9%A2%98%E3%80%82&page=689) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?f=tracked%EF%BC%8C%E4%BB%85%E6%9F%A5%E7%9C%8B%E6%82%A8%E5%85%B3%E6%B3%A8%E7%9A%84%E5%88%86%E7%B1%BB%E5%92%8C%E6%A0%87%E7%AD%BE%E4%B8%8B%E7%9A%84%E6%9C%80%E6%96%B0%E4%B8%BB%E9%A2%98%E3%80%82&page=691)