# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1345 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1346 --- ## [Create new topic via URL and set tag or category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-new-topic-via-url-and-set-tag-or-category/75169)
**Author:** [@aborruso](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aborruso)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-new-topic-via-url-and-set-tag-or-category/75169 "2018-10-10T12:20:47Z")
Hi, I’m trying to use a simple html \ to open a URL like http://mysite.com/new-topic?title=topic%20title&body=topic%20body&category=actions It works for title and body, but I’m not able to set the category via URL. … --- ## [Add Last Seen to usercard](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-last-seen-to-usercard/127757)
**Author:** [@OrcaFrost](https://meta.discourse.org/u/OrcaFrost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-last-seen-to-usercard/127757 "2019-09-06T02:35:05Z")
Can we customize quick tooltip for user page? Personally I think that last seen is more important info than read time (perhaps different for each users). p.s. Doesn’t mean as callout thread --- ## [Switch from beta to stable releases](https://meta.discourse.org/t/switch-from-beta-to-stable-releases/127735)
**Author:** [@joa](https://meta.discourse.org/u/joa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/switch-from-beta-to-stable-releases/127735 "2019-09-05T21:45:21Z")
When I initially installed Discourse I got Discourse 2.4.0 beta 2, I think. Then beta 3. I’d like to get to the stable releases instead of the beta versions. I‘m aware that it’s probably not a good idea to go from a 2.… --- ## [First Response Time - Clarification](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-response-time-clarification/126178)
**Author:** [@ThePerfectJim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ThePerfectJim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 9:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-response-time-clarification/126178 "2019-09-05T21:13:38Z")
Hi everyone, As a new member here and as a moderator on our community I would like to ask if the data on the first response time is calculated based on the time it takes for first post-reply or if by moving a post to an… --- ## [\[PAID\] Fix cURL error 6 in Discourse WP Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-fix-curl-error-6-in-discourse-wp-plugin/127593)
**Author:** [@lucas.bagatini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lucas.bagatini)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-fix-curl-error-6-in-discourse-wp-plugin/127593 "2019-09-05T19:28:42Z")
Hello everyone, I’m trying to configure the Discourse WP Plugin but, no matter what I do, I still get the error message " You are not connected to Discourse. If you are setting up the plugin, this notice should go away … --- ## [Template Sketch available](https://meta.discourse.org/t/template-sketch-available/127681)
**Author:** [@defray](https://meta.discourse.org/u/defray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/template-sketch-available/127681 "2019-09-05T19:09:51Z")
Hello, where could I find a sketch template of Discourse in order to create mine ? Thanks BR, Fred --- ## [Unable to connect Discourse and WordPress](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-connect-discourse-and-wordpress/96350)
**Author:** [@Arpit\_Gogia1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Arpit_Gogia1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-connect-discourse-and-wordpress/96350 "2019-09-05T18:39:12Z")
I’m facing an issue while connecting Discourse to WordPress using the Discourse Plugin. I’m running Discourse on a Digital Ocean droplet. The setup was performed exactly as mentioned here (discourse/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md… --- ## [Reverse Proxy Assets](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reverse-proxy-assets/127706)
**Author:** [@KnightYoshi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KnightYoshi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reverse-proxy-assets/127706 "2019-09-05T16:13:05Z")
I have a reverse proxy set up for Discourse example.com/forum which works (somewhat), but the assets (JS and CSS) are loaded from the domain root, not relative to the /forum path. I couldn’t find anything about it in the… --- ## [Logging in discourse using API - using discourse as API server only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logging-in-discourse-using-api-using-discourse-as-api-server-only/68938)
**Author:** [@Tech\_Domain](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tech_Domain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logging-in-discourse-using-api-using-discourse-as-api-server-only/68938 "2019-09-05T15:20:45Z")
I want to login discourse using API. But there is no such API in docs.discourse.org. I checked many questions regarding Q1, but I am surprised none of them correctly answer (other than ‘check the network logs and figur… --- ## [Stable url for current user's profile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/stable-url-for-current-users-profile/127688)
**Author:** [@pihentagy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pihentagy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/stable-url-for-current-users-profile/127688 "2019-09-05T14:42:45Z")
Is there a way to direct other users to their own profile? So that I can say: to change your profile, go to https://meta.discourse.org/u/pihentagy/preferences/account. But that link works only for me. --- ## [My menu panel doesnt look like discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-menu-panel-doesnt-look-like-discourse/127658)
**Author:** [@hosna](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hosna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-menu-panel-doesnt-look-like-discourse/127658 "2019-09-05T07:54:35Z")
I updated my discourse to latest just now. However my menu panel doesn’t look like this: --- ## [Real Time Analysis](https://meta.discourse.org/t/real-time-analysis/127649)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Davy2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lee_Davy2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 5:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/real-time-analysis/127649 "2019-09-05T05:39:23Z")
I use Discourse as a forum and coaching centre for people addicted to alcohol. We want the ability to see who is online so we can approach them to facetime or WhatsApp. Is there a way of seeing who is online on Discourse… --- ## [How to install a second instance of discourse in same VPS?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-a-second-instance-of-discourse-in-same-vps/127530)
**Author:** [@chi\_noti\_info](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chi_noti_info)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-a-second-instance-of-discourse-in-same-vps/127530 "2019-09-05T02:11:13Z")
Just do the “30 minute installation” on a different directory than /var/discourse? Are there any possible conflicts using this method could create? I would be using a second IP for the new discourse, method I used in the… --- ## [Discourse 2.4.0.beta3 Release Notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-4-0-beta3-release-notes/127600)
**Author:** [@dax](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-4-0-beta3-release-notes/127600 "2019-09-04T20:55:52Z")
New features in 2.4.0.beta3 Allow customization of robots.txt This features allows admins to customize/override the content of the robots.txt file at /admin/customize/robots. That page is not linked to anywhere in the UI… --- ## [Can users disable personal messages for themselves?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-users-disable-personal-messages-for-themselves/127633)
**Author:** [@Heather\_Dudley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heather_Dudley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-users-disable-personal-messages-for-themselves/127633 "2019-09-04T20:13:16Z")
I’m not concerned about admin messages, more of an “opt-out” of receiving them. Use case: A particular staff member has a tremendous email volume (she manages close to a thousand volunteers in local areas) so she asks t… --- ## [Inviting staged users on a site with SSO enabled?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inviting-staged-users-on-a-site-with-sso-enabled/87841)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inviting-staged-users-on-a-site-with-sso-enabled/87841 "2019-09-04T19:49:47Z")
I have a handful of staged users who got deleted (don’t ask) and now am seeking to bring them back. I created them originally by addressing new PMs to them, and thought I could bring them back by inviting them to their m… --- ## [Onebox problem with i18n urls](https://meta.discourse.org/t/onebox-problem-with-i18n-urls/119254)
**Author:** [@jtsagata](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jtsagata)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 6:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/onebox-problem-with-i18n-urls/119254 "2019-09-04T18:04:51Z")
Onebox have problem with some links from a wordpress site. The problem seems to have something with not latin characters in the url. 2 links to demonstrate the problem is this and this. I can follow the links in the inl… --- ## [User card not going away after clicking Message (Mobile version)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-card-not-going-away-after-clicking-message-mobile-version/124019)
**Author:** [@WorldIsMine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WorldIsMine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-card-not-going-away-after-clicking-message-mobile-version/124019 "2019-09-04T18:03:15Z")
This also happens on meta, so not just my instance. Here is a video one of our members uploaded: Untitled To replicate: Click any users avatar (mobile version) Click Message. --- ## [Pinned/sticky post in messages?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pinned-sticky-post-in-messages/127615)
**Author:** [@shaundefense](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shaundefense)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pinned-sticky-post-in-messages/127615 "2019-09-04T16:02:24Z")
Are there any plugins that would allow me to pin a post within a private message? The idea is I want to be able to pin a post that would stay at the top or bottom of the private message thread, for quick viewing, to ess… --- ## [Remove filter by user on any link click](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-filter-by-user-on-any-link-click/127614)
**Author:** [@Ellibereth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ellibereth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-filter-by-user-on-any-link-click/127614 "2019-09-04T15:58:36Z")
I previously brought this up here (in ux, not feature): "Go to quote" and "Was a reply to" filter interactions - #2 by Ellibereth Right now when you’re on filter by user mode, you’re stuck in filter mode when you click … --- ## [Install discourse with a staging (test) ssl certificate](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-with-a-staging-test-ssl-certificate/121299)
**Author:** [@UnivacTwo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/UnivacTwo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-with-a-staging-test-ssl-certificate/121299 "2019-09-04T15:15:31Z")
Let’s encrypt has a limit of how many certificates can be generated in a week for the same domain. Unfortunately we reach this limit and we cannot generate a new certificate this week. We did a backup of our community a… --- ## [Heavy load and search is disabled?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/heavy-load-and-search-is-disabled/127473)
**Author:** [@xiasummer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xiasummer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/heavy-load-and-search-is-disabled/127473 "2019-09-04T14:23:54Z")
I found when I start about 30 web pages in my discourse, it will report that too heavy load that the search function is currently unabled. Now this is the interesting part, I have 1G memory and 2G swap space. Simply “30… --- ## [Google and JS scripts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/google-and-js-scripts/125767)
**Author:** [@Agnieszka\_Jaskiewicz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Agnieszka_Jaskiewicz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/google-and-js-scripts/125767 "2019-09-04T13:51:08Z")
Hi guys, We’re running our forum on Discourse (on a subfolder), our SEO specialists made an analysis on it. Besides the speed of the website, they have one more concern about JavaScript processing. For now, Discourse us… --- ## [Www.example.com OK, but example.com NOT](https://meta.discourse.org/t/www-example-com-ok-but-example-com-not/127583)
**Author:** [@John\_Smith3](https://meta.discourse.org/u/John_Smith3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 11:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/www-example-com-ok-but-example-com-not/127583 "2019-09-04T11:31:20Z")
Aloha! When I type www.mydomain.com into a browser it goes to my Discourse site, however, when I type mydomain.com (without www.) it does not. I followed Discourse’s GoDaddy set up exactly, can anyone explain how to ge… --- ## [Removing previous Discourse install and installing the fresh one](https://meta.discourse.org/t/removing-previous-discourse-install-and-installing-the-fresh-one/127508)
**Author:** [@Systmyz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Systmyz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 7:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/removing-previous-discourse-install-and-installing-the-fresh-one/127508 "2019-09-04T07:13:58Z")
Hello members, Please guide on removing previous Discourse install so that I can install the fresh one. Thanks!! --- ## [New topic mention users problem](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-mention-users-problem/127392)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Bnr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ali_Bnr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 6:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-mention-users-problem/127392 "2019-09-04T06:12:00Z")
Hey If i write @ to mention a user , the users list doesn’t appear Help please . --- ## [Account activation step not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/account-activation-step-not-working/127097)
**Author:** [@9611838416m](https://meta.discourse.org/u/9611838416m)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/account-activation-step-not-working/127097 "2019-09-04T03:55:50Z")
Hi, I just launched a new instance and installed discourse on it. Everything went well and I received the email to verify my admin account as well. However, clicking on the link that was sent to my email, I go to the em… --- ## [User cannot signup due to duplicate values in category notification states](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-cannot-signup-due-to-duplicate-values-in-category-notification-states/127444)
**Author:** [@GI-Joe](https://meta.discourse.org/u/GI-Joe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 3:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-cannot-signup-due-to-duplicate-values-in-category-notification-states/127444 "2019-09-04T03:18:07Z")
Hello Members can’t sign up to the site. This has started 11 days ago and no new users have been able to join the site ever since this was reported. Here is the logs I’ve found for this. A little note: We have mi… --- ## [How to get notifications on group membership requests?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-get-notifications-on-group-membership-requests/126509)
**Author:** [@xav](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xav)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-get-notifications-on-group-membership-requests/126509 "2019-09-03T22:03:12Z")
Hi, We have a private category restricted to a group. When a non member tries to read a post in that category, they get offered the option to request membership (as expected) the group ownes can see the requests to joi… --- ## [Formatting last topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-last-topics/127159)
**Author:** [@anon29908737](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon29908737)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-last-topics/127159 "2019-09-03T20:33:09Z")
Scrolling down to the “Now in the Lounge” section at https://www.masondixonknitting.com/ – is this populated by the Latest Topics Plugin? And if so, how is it formatted so nicely? I’ve inspected, looked at code, etc. and… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1344) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1346)