# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1211 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1212 --- ## [Discourse 2.5.0.beta6 Release Notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-5-0-beta6-release-notes/153491)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-5-0-beta6-release-notes/153491 "2020-06-01T18:30:16Z")
New features in 2.5.0.beta6 End of IE support In preparation for the release of Discourse 2.5 later this month, support for IE11 has been disabled by default as of this beta. Support for IE11 will be completely removed i… --- ## [Permissions - Create / Reply / See. What about editing based on group and category?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/permissions-create-reply-see-what-about-editing-based-on-group-and-category/80783)
**Author:** [@MostHated](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MostHated)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/permissions-create-reply-see-what-about-editing-based-on-group-and-category/80783 "2018-02-18T21:00:48Z")
Hello, I was wondering if there is a way to restrict who can edit in a certain category? My sites plan was to have different teams (assuming a team would need to be a group) who each get their own category and make it s… --- ## [\[Paid\] Membepress & Discourse Forum Integration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-membepress-discourse-forum-integration/153048)
**Author:** [@c12gene](https://meta.discourse.org/u/c12gene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-membepress-discourse-forum-integration/153048 "2020-06-01T16:23:01Z")
What would you like done? Memberpress and discourse integration. We are attempting a paid private community for investors. Our forum has two sections that need to be protected based on member… --- ## [2.5.0.beta5 breaks retort plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/2-5-0-beta5-breaks-retort-plugin/153378)
**Author:** [@Boost](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Boost)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/2-5-0-beta5-breaks-retort-plugin/153378 "2020-06-01T15:40:56Z")
I just updated from 2.5.0.beta4 to 2.5.0.beta5 and now my two scripts that I have in my theme no longer seem to run, and I see this in my browser console: Content Security Policy: Sivuston asetukset estivät resurssin la… --- ## [Send welcome messages to staged users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/send-welcome-messages-to-staged-users/153469)
**Author:** [@HaPe](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HaPe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/send-welcome-messages-to-staged-users/153469 "2020-06-01T15:32:56Z")
Hi and thank you very much for this great software. I am currently setting up a Discourse server for an open-source Android project. On Google Play, you have to specify a contact email address. My idea is to use this add… --- ## [Why the hamburger-menu became so blackish?!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-the-hamburger-menu-became-so-blackish/153455)
**Author:** [@Pad\_Pors](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pad_Pors)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-the-hamburger-menu-became-so-blackish/153455 "2020-06-01T15:19:33Z")
all the links in the hamburger menu became black, wasn’t the previous bluish style better? if this is intentional, isn’t it better if it appears in a new theme, e.g. all-black, rather than changing the previous defau… --- ## [GDPR - "right to be forgotten" after anonymizing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gdpr-right-to-be-forgotten-after-anonymizing/152956)
**Author:** [@pnoeric](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pnoeric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gdpr-right-to-be-forgotten-after-anonymizing/152956 "2020-06-01T11:50:29Z")
Hello admins, I found many (many, many) GDPR topics but nothing that seemed to have this answer. I apologize if this is a duplicate. I’m using Discourse with SSO, attached to a larger membership site. I’m trying to figu… --- ## [Remote images with special characters are not downloaded](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remote-images-with-special-characters-are-not-downloaded/152806)
**Author:** [@Arkshine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Arkshine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 10:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remote-images-with-special-characters-are-not-downloaded/152806 "2020-06-01T10:55:09Z")
Related to Thumbnail generation & markdown rendering issue. Actually, I can’t confirm this is because of special characters, but I can’t see others reasons. That’s said, If I Save Edit, I can see: However, no images… --- ## [How to edit message shown after signup?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-edit-message-shown-after-signup/80838)
**Author:** [@nibl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nibl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-edit-message-shown-after-signup/80838 "2018-02-17T18:54:11Z")
Where can I edit the message shown to users after signup? The one beginning “You’re almost done! We sent an activation mail to …“. I couldn’t find it in the admin section. Do I need to edit a source file? --- ## [Hourly backup, only if something has changed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hourly-backup-only-if-something-has-changed/27274)
**Author:** [@frederic](https://meta.discourse.org/u/frederic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hourly-backup-only-if-something-has-changed/27274 "2020-06-01T00:30:04Z")
Continuing the discussion from Hot off the presses, automated backup support!: Hello, I’m in a post-restore world :smiley: After testing the restore process from a fresh instance, Backup file not downloaded with .tar.… --- ## [\[hire\] Customize theme colors for new forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hire-customize-theme-colors-for-new-forum/153276)
**Author:** [@c12gene](https://meta.discourse.org/u/c12gene)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 12:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hire-customize-theme-colors-for-new-forum/153276 "2020-06-01T00:27:42Z")
What would you like done? We have a new forum with 3 primary colors and I have zero design skills, and really do not understand how to change the colors anyway. Anyway, if you have an eye for design, know how to make c… --- ## [Using Postman To Access the API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-postman-to-access-the-api/153413)
**Author:** [@kimardenmiller](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kimardenmiller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-postman-to-access-the-api/153413 "2020-06-01T00:10:46Z")
I’ve used Postman to access the API for a couple years, but now it does not seem to work anymore, giving the html An account is required. Please log in to continue. Looking at the API key Admin set up, that has changed… --- ## [Theme idea: Toggle selector for light or dark theme in header row](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theme-idea-toggle-selector-for-light-or-dark-theme-in-header-row/153426)
**Author:** [@EricGT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EricGT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theme-idea-toggle-selector-for-light-or-dark-theme-in-header-row/153426 "2020-06-01T00:00:09Z")
I was just at the Docker site and saw this on the right It is obviously a theme selector for light or dark but it is so intuitive and simple I want it. I don’t have time to do the theme but if someone wants to cut th… --- ## [Login required hidden login form visible](https://meta.discourse.org/t/login-required-hidden-login-form-visible/153315)
**Author:** [@jughead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jughead)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/login-required-hidden-login-form-visible/153315 "2020-05-31T18:04:52Z")
Hi all, For some reason these two input fields are visible (they however do not work) I already rebuild Discourse multiple times, I’m not sure how to go about removing these. Thanks in advance! --- ## [Fixing the Discourse name on the upgrade page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fixing-the-discourse-name-on-the-upgrade-page/152747)
**Author:** [@hjalali](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hjalali)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fixing-the-discourse-name-on-the-upgrade-page/152747 "2020-05-31T20:38:27Z")
Hey guys, This is just the OCD in me talking but every time I upgrade I realize that the word “Discourse” only on the upgrade page is written “discourse” and ever since I realized it I can’t un-realize it. :laughing: I… --- ## [Register to download](https://meta.discourse.org/t/register-to-download/17984)
**Author:** [@Webinsane](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Webinsane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/register-to-download/17984 "2020-05-31T19:15:36Z")
We need to disable downloads/attachments (zipped files) to non-registered members. Searched but could not find a proper solution. Great software and great community. We are setting up server so it can handle Discourse p… --- ## [\[Help Appreciated\] Part of our Dark Theme (emojis and Footer) displaying as light theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-appreciated-part-of-our-dark-theme-emojis-and-footer-displaying-as-light-theme/153403)
**Author:** [@sunjam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sunjam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-appreciated-part-of-our-dark-theme-emojis-and-footer-displaying-as-light-theme/153403 "2020-05-31T17:51:26Z")
Continuing the discussion from Easy responsive footer: Attempted to follow these forum instructions for editing CSS to match our Dark theme, but the footer still shows as white background/black text instead of black … --- ## [Force Discourse to not visit a link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/force-discourse-to-not-visit-a-link/153390)
**Author:** [@Arkshine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Arkshine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/force-discourse-to-not-visit-a-link/153390 "2020-05-31T18:11:41Z")
Hi, I’m using the API to create PMs. The content can contain HTML and with links as well. Among those links, some of them as one-click action link. Basic link example: \..\ The issu… --- ## [Hostname not accessible](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hostname-not-accessible/149898)
**Author:** [@Lxm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lxm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hostname-not-accessible/149898 "2020-05-31T15:59:33Z")
Sorry, I have no idea what i am doing. At the configuration I have tried the following to no avail: discourse..org host..org www..org What is my hostname supposed to be? If someone goes to www..org now, the forum i … --- ## [Displaying sub categories in boxes not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/displaying-sub-categories-in-boxes-not-working/149911)
**Author:** [@nevscope](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nevscope)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/displaying-sub-categories-in-boxes-not-working/149911 "2020-05-31T17:12:26Z")
Main Category Setting: Sub Category Setting: Boxes are display incorrectly without the icon without the description and without and posts as per below: --- ## [How to add action for button in plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-action-for-button-in-plugin/153383)
**Author:** [@wyudong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/wyudong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-action-for-button-in-plugin/153383 "2020-05-31T16:25:48Z")
I want to make a plugin to show a button and do some action. The button can already be displayed at the desired place, but I don’t know how to create a custom action for it. The file structure is like followings: plugin… --- ## [Set default mailing list only to new topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-default-mailing-list-only-to-new-topics/153367)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 11:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-default-mailing-list-only-to-new-topics/153367 "2020-05-31T11:49:43Z")
I searched but I didn´t see this onption. Could be possible to enable the mailing list only on new topics instead every single message? I think that could be good to not overwhelm users and keep the engagement that mai… --- ## [How can I check my custom discourse bot text?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-check-my-custom-discourse-bot-text/153373)
**Author:** [@Mikael\_Baggström](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mikael_Baggstr%C3%B6m)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 11:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-check-my-custom-discourse-bot-text/153373 "2020-05-31T11:16:18Z")
If I make a change to the default text to the discourse bot messages. Is there a way I can check it from a user’s perspective to see that I did not make a mistake, and can see the final output result? Here’s a screensho… --- ## [IP Lookup not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ip-lookup-not-working/153319)
**Author:** [@RobinTS](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RobinTS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 10:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ip-lookup-not-working/153319 "2020-05-31T10:41:15Z")
We’ve recently upgraded to Discourse 2.5.0.beta5. Our moderators have let me know that IP lookup isn’t working from the admin pannel. Typically we would use this feature to gather more information about users who seem s… --- ## [How can I manually pin a topic to the "Top"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-manually-pin-a-topic-to-the-top/95405)
**Author:** [@Agnieszka\_Jaskiewicz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Agnieszka_Jaskiewicz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 7:02am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-manually-pin-a-topic-to-the-top/95405 "2020-05-31T07:02:44Z")
Hi, I want to pin a “introduce yourself” topic to the Top. Please tell me how can I do that. --- ## [Error when trying to create new accounts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-when-trying-to-create-new-accounts/153344)
**Author:** [@zavala](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zavala)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-when-trying-to-create-new-accounts/153344 "2020-05-31T01:12:17Z")
We can recreate this error in testing. Can anyone offer advice? Oops The software powering this discussion forum encountered an unexpected problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Detailed information about the err… --- ## [Broken pasted from email image in post?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-pasted-from-email-image-in-post/153318)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-pasted-from-email-image-in-post/153318 "2020-05-30T20:24:06Z")
Hi. One of my users pasted an email message into a Discourse post: The image doesn’t work: However, it works in the message preview: Here’s the generated markdown code : !\[\](https://webmail1m.orange.fr/webm… --- ## [How to make only a group of users can send messages to staff](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-only-a-group-of-users-can-send-messages-to-staff/153324)
**Author:** [@wyudong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/wyudong)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-only-a-group-of-users-can-send-messages-to-staff/153324 "2020-05-30T21:11:39Z")
The scenario is that a group of users, e.g. premium group, are allowed to send messages to staff group. Except those premium, users not in that group cannot message to staff. Is that possible to extend discourse code or … --- ## [Removal of ember-addons/ember-computed-decorators](https://meta.discourse.org/t/removal-of-ember-addons-ember-computed-decorators/132977)
**Author:** [@angus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/angus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/removal-of-ember-addons-ember-computed-decorators/132977 "2020-02-20T16:30:23Z")
@markvanlan The move of the decorators from ember-addons/ember-computed-decorators to discourse-common/utils/decorators is about to break a number of plugins and themes as soon as folks hit the big blue update button. h… --- ## [Search results unclickable on mobile UI due to theme issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-results-unclickable-on-mobile-ui-due-to-theme-issues/153290)
**Author:** [@ishan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ishan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-results-unclickable-on-mobile-ui-due-to-theme-issues/153290 "2020-05-30T18:01:57Z")
Hello everyone! In our discourse instance, In the mobile UI some search results are un-clickable. As in, Tapping on the title of post does absolutely nothing. Discourse version 2.5.0.beta5, Commit = 31d1468922 Plugins… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1210) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1212)