# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=233 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 234 --- ## [Why are system and super admin both mod and admin?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-are-system-and-super-admin-both-mod-and-admin/369440)
**Author:** [@tknospdr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tknospdr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-are-system-and-super-admin-both-mod-and-admin/369440 "2025-06-09T23:27:49Z")
If an admin can do everything that a mod can do, what’s the thought process behind these automatically created accounts being set to both? If there’s something that mod can do that admin cannot, maybe an article needs t… --- ## [Proposed changes to discourse-setup because Digital Ocean blocks outbound smtp](https://meta.discourse.org/t/proposed-changes-to-discourse-setup-because-digital-ocean-blocks-outbound-smtp/66778)
**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/proposed-changes-to-discourse-setup-because-digital-ocean-blocks-outbound-smtp/66778 "2025-06-09T22:17:41Z")
Continuing the discussion from Digital Ocean is blocking outgoing mail!: It seems that Digital Ocean is blocking out bound SMTP traffic for at least some customers. My guess is that soon you’ll have to jump through hoop… --- ## [Bulk Actions For Users To Change Notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-actions-for-users-to-change-notifications/369408)
**Author:** [@Rubi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rubi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-actions-for-users-to-change-notifications/369408 "2025-06-09T20:20:35Z")
We have a user who changed in one of the categories from Tracking to Normal for all topics. But, now they would like to know how to change all previously read topics to Normal. At this point, I believe this can only be… --- ## [Adding a table to your post using markdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-table-to-your-post-using-markdown/66544)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-table-to-your-post-using-markdown/66544 "2025-06-09T19:09:30Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to add tables to your Discourse posts using Markdown. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Adding tables to your posts can help present data in a structured and easy… --- ## [Turning 404 pages into 410s for faster de-indexing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turning-404-pages-into-410s-for-faster-de-indexing/368876)
**Author:** [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turning-404-pages-into-410s-for-faster-de-indexing/368876 "2025-06-09T18:22:03Z")
Is there a way to turn a 404 page into a 410 to de-index it on Google quickly? --- ## [Turn off comments and replies on a poll?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turn-off-comments-and-replies-on-a-poll/369105)
**Author:** [@Andro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Andro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turn-off-comments-and-replies-on-a-poll/369105 "2025-06-07T11:33:22Z")
Its very irritating that my users seem to post the answer to a poll in long explanations instead of just doing the poll. Is there anyway to turn off or restrict replies to a poll topic? --- ## [Looking for Working Telegram SSO Plugin, File Catalog Module, Backup Frequency & Payment Alternatives](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-working-telegram-sso-plugin-file-catalog-module-backup-frequency-payment-alternatives/369415)
**Author:** [@DigneZzZ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DigneZzZ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-working-telegram-sso-plugin-file-catalog-module-backup-frequency-payment-alternatives/369415 "2025-06-09T15:08:39Z")
Hi, everyone! I’ve recently switched to Discourse, and I really like it. I’m smoothly transitioning from Invision Community. Of course, many things that I was used to there are either not implemented here or work diffe… --- ## [How to customize Discourse AI bot](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-discourse-ai-bot/369406)
**Author:** [@saish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/saish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-discourse-ai-bot/369406 "2025-06-09T13:43:59Z")
We have implemented a sidebar its like a modal containing a few tabs, and we would like to integrate the Discourse AI bot within this sidebar. However, we want to customize its appearance and behavior to better fit our l… --- ## [How to customize composer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-composer/366377)
**Author:** [@saish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/saish)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-composer/366377 "2025-06-09T13:45:24Z")
I have composer setup for every tag but I want separate composer for every tag. For e.g. I have questions ,articles ,events tags I want separate composer for these tag. Can anyone help how to implement it. --- ## [Placeholder text everywhere](https://meta.discourse.org/t/placeholder-text-everywhere/369380)
**Author:** [@TheDarkWizard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TheDarkWizard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/placeholder-text-everywhere/369380 "2025-06-09T10:29:10Z")
I I’m on an iPhone 16 pro max if it matters. I use the app icon version of the mega site. This is all here. --- ## [Add a "Personal Message" button on Post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-personal-message-button-on-post/186183)
**Author:** [@lhkjacky](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lhkjacky)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-personal-message-button-on-post/186183 "2025-06-09T07:36:26Z")
Do you think it is possible to add a “Private Message” button to the topic first post? :thinking: I am surprised that many users don’t know how to send PM to OP, because the PM button is not visible unless they click… --- ## [Plugin commits in stable release notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-commits-in-stable-release-notes/369362)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 7:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-commits-in-stable-release-notes/369362 "2025-06-09T07:32:53Z")
For a long time, the release notes for the stable branch mainly contained security fixes and occasionally a few other commits. This also applied to plugins, as they were all pinned at the beginning of a new release cycle… --- ## [Bypass "Max new accounts per registration IP" limit when creating users via API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bypass-max-new-accounts-per-registration-ip-limit-when-creating-users-via-api/369352)
**Author:** [@shufflepuff](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shufflepuff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bypass-max-new-accounts-per-registration-ip-limit-when-creating-users-via-api/369352 "2025-06-09T06:40:09Z")
Hi there, I am using a global API token to create users in my Discourse forum. I noticed that it stopped working, with the following error message: New registrations are not allowed from your IP address (maximum limit … --- ## [3.5.0.beta6 Security fixes release](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-5-0-beta6-security-fixes-release/369346)
**Author:** [@tgxworld](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tgxworld)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 5:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-5-0-beta6-security-fixes-release/369346 "2025-06-09T05:30:17Z")
Security Updates This release includes fixes for these security issues reported by our community and HackerOne. Auto-executing third-party code in embedded CodePen iframe · Advisory · discourse/discourse · GitHub HTML … --- ## [3.4.5 Security fixes release](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-4-5-security-fixes-release/369347)
**Author:** [@tgxworld](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tgxworld)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 5:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-4-5-security-fixes-release/369347 "2025-06-09T05:30:00Z")
Security Updates This release includes fixes for these security issues reported by our community and HackerOne. Auto-executing third-party code in embedded CodePen iframe · Advisory · discourse/discourse · GitHub HTML … --- ## [Current state of excluding categories from search (preferably by default)?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-state-of-excluding-categories-from-search-preferably-by-default/369333)
**Author:** [@hendersj](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hendersj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-state-of-excluding-categories-from-search-preferably-by-default/369333 "2025-06-09T01:22:02Z")
I’ve looked through and found a few features and other topics here about excluding a category from search results, but haven’t found anything more recent than maybe 2019. Here’s what I’m trying to solve for: We’ve got … --- ## [Admin/mods custom post metadata](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-mods-custom-post-metadata/369316)
**Author:** [@HandSpy\_v3](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HandSpy_v3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-mods-custom-post-metadata/369316 "2025-06-08T18:48:16Z")
Hi all, I need a way for my administrators/moderators to add private metadata to posts and topics. For instance, a custom field note, Moderator adds a note to a post “This post may be controversial” administrators can… --- ## [Can staff be able to see real author of anonymous posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-staff-be-able-to-see-real-author-of-anonymous-posts/33488)
**Author:** [@Un3qual](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Un3qual)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-staff-be-able-to-see-real-author-of-anonymous-posts/33488 "2025-06-08T17:52:09Z")
Continuing the discussion from Anonymous posting mode: I am using discourse for a school, and students like to give teachers anonymous feedback without being scared that teachers will know who it is, and dislike them, … --- ## [Moderators can't hide flagged posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderators-cant-hide-flagged-posts/369315)
**Author:** [@Teafh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Teafh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderators-cant-hide-flagged-posts/369315 "2025-06-08T17:51:53Z")
User A sent a post. User B flagged that post, e.g. inappropriate. Moderators approved and hid that post. User A edited that hidden post, and user B received the editing message. User B flagged that post aga… --- ## [Login with Telegram](https://meta.discourse.org/t/login-with-telegram/80046)
**Author:** [@barreeeiroo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/barreeeiroo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/login-with-telegram/80046 "2025-06-08T17:28:52Z")
Are there any plans for integrating Telegram Login as an OAuth provider? Or someone that could do a plugin? :sweat\_smile: It has been released today, I tested and it’s really practical: --- ## [Using Discourse without IP logins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-discourse-without-ip-logins/369313)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-discourse-without-ip-logins/369313 "2025-06-08T17:20:48Z")
Continuing the discussion from How to delete all IP addresses?: It’s possible to use Discourse without IP login like Plausible service/logs, for example? --- ## [Changing documentation posts to system user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-documentation-posts-to-system-user/369294)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-documentation-posts-to-system-user/369294 "2025-06-08T14:19:41Z")
I noticed here on meta that the documentation posts have what appear to be the system user as the author. On our site we tend to just leave the author as the person who created the post, however for older posts it feels… --- ## [IP lookup: other accounts found, not listed?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ip-lookup-other-accounts-found-not-listed/366669)
**Author:** [@andymci](https://meta.discourse.org/u/andymci)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ip-lookup-other-accounts-found-not-listed/366669 "2025-06-08T13:41:46Z")
Our mod team uses the IP lookup feature to catch ban evaders. In the last few days, even when IP matches are found, no usernames are listed. Not sure if this is a config issue or a bug? Example: --- ## [Help with migrating forum to discourse (self hosting)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-with-migrating-forum-to-discourse-self-hosting/369287)
**Author:** [@KVK792844](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KVK792844)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 11:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-with-migrating-forum-to-discourse-self-hosting/369287 "2025-06-08T11:25:09Z")
Hello everyone, I am looking to convince my existing community to migrate towards dicourse. We are not that proficient in IT and looking for help here. Our current forum is hosted in an office rented on behalf of the c… --- ## [How to delete all IP addresses?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-delete-all-ip-addresses/369260)
**Author:** [@sallypf](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sallypf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-delete-all-ip-addresses/369260 "2025-06-08T10:16:33Z")
Is there a way to delete all IP addresses from database? Is there any plugin or any scripts to do that? Please do not ask why you want to do that, it is jsut requirement and I want to get it done. --- ## [How to change unread count to a dot in navigation sidebar?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-change-unread-count-to-a-dot-in-navigation-sidebar/369280)
**Author:** [@thaidb](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thaidb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 6:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-change-unread-count-to-a-dot-in-navigation-sidebar/369280 "2025-06-08T06:38:34Z")
Hi, My Discourse shows unread counts as numbers (e.g., “71 unread”) in the sidebar (Navigation menu sidebar) I want to display them as a dot instead, like on meta.discourse.org. Is there a setting in the Admin UI to d… --- ## [Integrating Sketch-to-Post Feature: Worth It?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/integrating-sketch-to-post-feature-worth-it/338952)
**Author:** [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 4:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/integrating-sketch-to-post-feature-worth-it/338952 "2025-06-08T04:58:14Z")
Currently working on a feature inspired by Excalidraw, where users can create handwritten notes or sketches directly and attach them as images to their posts. The idea is to provide a way for those who enjoy structuring … --- ## [A note on political forums](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-note-on-political-forums/304759)
**Author:** [@lisandro\_iaffar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lisandro_iaffar)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-note-on-political-forums/304759 "2025-06-08T01:59:20Z")
This is a note on my failed experience at trying to build a political forum, it might be of interest to someone who tries to do the same. It’s also a goodbye note since, with a very sad and broken heart, I had to shut do… --- ## [Which smart home device Discourses are the best examples to study?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/which-smart-home-device-discourses-are-the-best-examples-to-study/369259)
**Author:** [@stanigator](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stanigator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/which-smart-home-device-discourses-are-the-best-examples-to-study/369259 "2025-06-07T22:21:24Z")
From the mobile app, I’m only managing to find Rachio and Wyze. Hence posting here in the hopes of finding more suggestions. --- ## [Base URL in custom welcome message](https://meta.discourse.org/t/base-url-in-custom-welcome-message/369254)
**Author:** [@sallypf](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sallypf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/base-url-in-custom-welcome-message/369254 "2025-06-07T19:11:37Z")
I want to add link to user’s account page in the welcome message. I’m not able to find the base url variable. I’ve tried following but they don’t work. What is the correct base url variable? \[Account\](%{base\_uri}/u/{{r… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=232) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=234)