# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=153&status=closed [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 154 --- ## [Access to particular private categories only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/access-to-particular-private-categories-only/310776)
**Author:** [@Zbean](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Zbean)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 12:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/access-to-particular-private-categories-only/310776 "2024-06-07T00:29:47Z")
I am trying to figure out how to give certain members access to only a single private category. We find that within our organisation, members for whom only this private category is relevant get inundated with too much in… --- ## [Can I allow the bot on private categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-allow-the-bot-on-private-categories/311062)
**Author:** [@Krystian\_Wojciechowski](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Krystian_Wojciechowski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-allow-the-bot-on-private-categories/311062 "2024-06-06T23:38:12Z")
Hello, I have a case where I have some private categories for our internal team - is this possible to grant access to private categories to AI Bot? I know that might be problematic due to extra layer of checking user pe… --- ## [Enable Email Verification to Prevent Spam](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enable-email-verification-to-prevent-spam/311031)
**Author:** [@lds5000](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lds5000)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enable-email-verification-to-prevent-spam/311031 "2024-07-26T14:07:48Z")
Hi there, I’m new to being an admin for my company’s community forum. I’ve been asked to enable email verification to prevent users from being able to create a topic or reply to a topic. So, we want users to be able to … --- ## [Can I differentiate between two expert groups?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-differentiate-between-two-expert-groups/311436)
**Author:** [@putty](https://meta.discourse.org/u/putty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-differentiate-between-two-expert-groups/311436 "2024-06-06T13:45:30Z")
Is there a way to differentiate between two levels/types of experts? We currently use this plugin to flag when our experts (Ambassadors) have responded to a question. To spare you all the details, we are looking to creat… --- ## [JSON data structure when using webhook](https://meta.discourse.org/t/json-data-structure-when-using-webhook/310479)
**Author:** [@yangxuan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/yangxuan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/json-data-structure-when-using-webhook/310479 "2024-06-06T01:59:10Z")
What is the specific JSON data structure that Discourse sends to other services when using webhook? Can you give me an example? --- ## [Can’t set email-in for existing group?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-t-set-email-in-for-existing-group/310569)
**Author:** [@Architect](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Architect)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-t-set-email-in-for-existing-group/310569 "2024-06-06T01:12:31Z")
Have this working with categories, but for some reason don’t see an option to set address for groups. Not sure why that may be, must have missed something. Is there some additional configuration for this to work with gr… --- ## [Onebox (deprecated) gem question on allowed domains & settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/onebox-deprecated-gem-question-on-allowed-domains-settings/310589)
**Author:** [@fearlessfrog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fearlessfrog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/onebox-deprecated-gem-question-on-allowed-domains-settings/310589 "2024-06-05T21:49:22Z")
I was playing with the old onebox gem here discourse/onebox: (DEPRECATED) A gem for turning URLs into website previews (github.com) (I see it is deprecated, just trying to understand it a bit more) and couldn’t see how t… --- ## [Uploading a new file to a discourse AI persona](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploading-a-new-file-to-a-discourse-ai-persona/310673)
**Author:** [@philip-ellis-sp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/philip-ellis-sp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploading-a-new-file-to-a-discourse-ai-persona/310673 "2024-06-05T19:27:57Z")
I am trying to reverse engineer the API call to upload files to an AI persona, I’ve replicated the call in postman, and it gives me a 200 response back: But when I go back to the AI persona, the file is no where t… --- ## [Top contributors sidebar Backgound](https://meta.discourse.org/t/top-contributors-sidebar-backgound/310499)
**Author:** [@Nestor\_Matias](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nestor_Matias)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/top-contributors-sidebar-backgound/310499 "2024-06-05T15:37:12Z")
Hi Discourse i need some help i added this Top-contributor-sidebar theme to my Foum but i want to know how can i add or change the backgound of it? is there any way to custom the style. --- ## [Unlogged Users Unable to View Images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unlogged-users-unable-to-view-images/310609)
**Author:** [@joo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/joo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unlogged-users-unable-to-view-images/310609 "2024-06-05T13:34:42Z")
Hi everyone, I am currently facing an issue where images in posts are not visible to users who are not logged in. This problem persists despite having public access settings for these posts. Here are some details of my … --- ## [Port 443 and 80 unavailable](https://meta.discourse.org/t/port-443-and-80-unavailable/310527)
**Author:** [@DreamerPrime](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DreamerPrime)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 12:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/port-443-and-80-unavailable/310527 "2024-06-05T12:30:57Z")
When i launch “./discourse-setup”, it reports the following error(with my ufw status) I’m quite sure I resolve the domain correctly, as I can resolve it correctly both in cmd and in web tool My server is a brand new… --- ## [\[PAID\] Change display function of image scrolling](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-change-display-function-of-image-scrolling/310633)
**Author:** [@James\_Dean](https://meta.discourse.org/u/James_Dean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-change-display-function-of-image-scrolling/310633 "2024-06-05T09:48:42Z")
When viewing image previews on discourse they display in an “infinite scrolling” format where there are no individual pages but rather it scrolls indefinitely. In more technical terms, when doing a GET request for top … --- ## [Bulk deactivation of inactive users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-deactivation-of-inactive-users/64562)
**Author:** [@codechef](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codechef)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-deactivation-of-inactive-users/64562 "2024-06-04T14:26:20Z")
I migrated about 250 users that I’d now like to mark as inactive because they haven’t visited the forum in quite some time. Is there a way to bulk deactivate users with a ‘last seen’ date prior to some date? My goal is … --- ## [Most viewed topics list possible?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/most-viewed-topics-list-possible/301240)
**Author:** [@patrickemin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/most-viewed-topics-list-possible/301240 "2024-06-04T12:27:16Z")
Hi can I get a list of most viewed topics? Thanks. --- ## [Is there anyone kind enough to give me the full text of the FAQ?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-anyone-kind-enough-to-give-me-the-full-text-of-the-faq/310438)
**Author:** [@Truest](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Truest)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-anyone-kind-enough-to-give-me-the-full-text-of-the-faq/310438 "2024-06-04T00:53:50Z")
I accidentally deleted it. It starts like this. I need the full text with HTML language " This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion Please treat this discussion forum with the same respect you would a public par… --- ## [Wordpress DiscourseConnect Provider updating Discourse avatar when it shouldn't](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wordpress-discourseconnect-provider-updating-discourse-avatar-when-it-shouldnt/307771)
**Author:** [@37Rb](https://meta.discourse.org/u/37Rb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wordpress-discourseconnect-provider-updating-discourse-avatar-when-it-shouldnt/307771 "2024-06-03T18:35:11Z")
We use the DiscourseConnect provider in the WP plugin but we do not want the WP plugin to set the Discourse avatar. We have the Force Avatar Update option disabled in Discourse \> DiscourseConnect \> DiscourseConnect Provi… --- ## [TikTok Embed cutting the player](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tiktok-embed-cutting-the-player/310107)
**Author:** [@eisammy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eisammy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tiktok-embed-cutting-the-player/310107 "2024-06-03T14:23:49Z")
Collapsed its okay but when I open it this happen at chat --- ## [Solved filter doesn't update status on the dropdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/solved-filter-doesnt-update-status-on-the-dropdown/294941)
**Author:** [@manuel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/manuel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/solved-filter-doesnt-update-status-on-the-dropdown/294941 "2024-06-03T12:52:20Z")
This occurred some time ago already and had been fixed, so I guess it’s a regression. The dropdown filter for Solved status works (the lists are filtered), but the dropdown doesn’t update to the current filter status. It… --- ## [Crawler blocked requires login on restricted pages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/crawler-blocked-requires-login-on-restricted-pages/310250)
**Author:** [@Isambard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Isambard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/crawler-blocked-requires-login-on-restricted-pages/310250 "2024-06-03T08:22:20Z")
On my forum there are categories which require a certain TL level to read. Google tries to crawl this and gets an error. Should these be automatically excluded by robots.txt? --- ## [How do I set up group email addresses?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-set-up-group-email-addresses/310281)
**Author:** [@KhoiUSA](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KhoiUSA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-set-up-group-email-addresses/310281 "2024-06-02T23:03:46Z")
Hello, I have a question. I’d like to create an email address for my forum such as support@example.com, however, I know that Discourse has a feature for you to set an email address for a group, such as admins. How would… --- ## [Counting number of times a word has been said](https://meta.discourse.org/t/counting-number-of-times-a-word-has-been-said/310282)
**Author:** [@codergautam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codergautam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/counting-number-of-times-a-word-has-been-said/310282 "2024-06-02T20:49:48Z")
I have been curious about checking trends of specific word usage on my forum, is there any query I could use to see how many times a substring has been mentioned by week? --- ## [Refinements to search being tested on meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/refinements-to-search-being-tested-on-meta/254158)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/refinements-to-search-being-tested-on-meta/254158 "2024-06-02T18:17:03Z")
Recently, due to internal feedback, we decided to prioritize a round of improvements to our search algorithm. These changes have now been rolled out to all sites as part of Discourse 3.1.0.beta3. After updating, your si… --- ## [Semantic search working on mobile app, but not on web version](https://meta.discourse.org/t/semantic-search-working-on-mobile-app-but-not-on-web-version/310252)
**Author:** [@ragvij](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ragvij)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/semantic-search-working-on-mobile-app-but-not-on-web-version/310252 "2024-06-02T15:50:03Z")
Hi, I’m testing a self-hosted Discourse with the AI plugin. Both for embedding and semantic, using OpenAI API. After the recent update, I’ve noticed that the “toggle button” in advanced search for AI results is no longe… --- ## [Generate User Api Key Without User Approval](https://meta.discourse.org/t/generate-user-api-key-without-user-approval/310210)
**Author:** [@BrainFried](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BrainFried)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/generate-user-api-key-without-user-approval/310210 "2024-06-02T05:38:14Z")
I’m using Discourse headless, and I’m able to get User information using the Admin API key, but it was recommended to instead generate a user API for each user. So I’m trying to do that method instead but I don’t want th… --- ## [Site failing to load due to Zoom plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-failing-to-load-due-to-zoom-plugin/309627)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 3:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-failing-to-load-due-to-zoom-plugin/309627 "2024-06-02T03:32:46Z")
Our site has fails to progress past the loading dots since a rebuild: I’m getting this error in the console (from the Zoom plugin): Fortunately, removing the plugin and rebuilding has fixed the problem. --- ## [Can you allow emoji in usernames](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-allow-emoji-in-usernames/309990)
**Author:** [@a\_lilian](https://meta.discourse.org/u/a_lilian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-allow-emoji-in-usernames/309990 "2024-06-01T22:36:54Z")
Hello there! My site has users who would like to use emoji in their usernames and I’m trying to find out if that’s possible for them. I was able to find the setting that lets you broaden the unicode options for usernames… --- ## [Plugin like iTrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-like-itrade/306939)
**Author:** [@ogulcan1787](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ogulcan1787)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 8:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-like-itrade/306939 "2024-06-01T20:02:57Z")
Hi everyone, Plugin like iTrade(vBulletin) As soon as possible. 100$ - 150$ (You can make an offer.) What’s iTrade? This modification offers you a rating system for trades which are made on your forum. As it… --- ## [Badge for popular topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-for-popular-topic/309938)
**Author:** [@Shauny](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Shauny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 9:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-for-popular-topic/309938 "2024-06-01T09:40:29Z")
Is there a way to grant a badge to someone who created a topic which then got many replies? Say, 100 replies? I’d call it “Popular Topic” and it would encourage people to think of new topic ideas that will generate lots… --- ## [How to restrict anonymous users from posting in specific categories in Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-restrict-anonymous-users-from-posting-in-specific-categories-in-discourse/310033)
**Author:** [@joo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/joo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 7:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-restrict-anonymous-users-from-posting-in-specific-categories-in-discourse/310033 "2024-06-01T07:19:31Z")
Hello everyone, I’m encountering some issues with my Discourse forum and would appreciate your help. My Requirements: Anonymous User Group: I have created an anonymous user group, and all anonymous users are automatic… --- ## [Cannot upgrade - app rebuild fails to boostrap](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-upgrade-app-rebuild-fails-to-boostrap/310074)
**Author:** [@gilgongo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gilgongo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-upgrade-app-rebuild-fails-to-boostrap/310074 "2024-05-31T18:08:53Z")
I had a notification that I needed to upgrade our installation, so I went to the admin and saw this: Hitting the upgrade link triggered a check, but both came back with “up to date”. So I tried ./launcher rebuild ap… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=152&status=closed) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=154&status=closed)