# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=24&period=day [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [Should 'change author' be available on topic tools?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/should-change-author-be-available-on-topic-tools/411836)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/should-change-author-be-available-on-topic-tools/411836 "2026-09-07T20:32:09Z")
I wonder if it would be a good idea to move the option to change the topic author to the ones shown when clicking the gear icon. Currently, one must select the option from the first post of the topic, even though it is … --- ## [How to back up and restore your hosted Discourse site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-hosted-discourse-site/404408)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-hosted-discourse-site/404408 "2026-09-07T12:33:46Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains the difference between the automated backups Discourse manages for its hosting infrastructure and the site-level backups you create and download for your Discourse-hosted site. It covers h… --- ## [Nginx crash-loops after container restart: base image ships brotli\_static in discourse.conf but never loads the module (unknown directive)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nginx-crash-loops-after-container-restart-base-image-ships-brotli-static-in-discourse-conf-but-never-loads-the-module-unknown-directive/410530)
**Author:** [@oxFilla](https://meta.discourse.org/u/oxFilla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nginx-crash-loops-after-container-restart-base-image-ships-brotli-static-in-discourse-conf-but-never-loads-the-module-unknown-directive/410530 "2026-09-07T19:47:52Z")
Summary After a routine container restart (host reboot / docker restart), nginx fails to start inside the app container with: nginx: \[emerg\] unknown directive "brotli\_static" in /etc/nginx/conf.d/discourse.conf:172 T… --- ## [Live notifications after do not disturb](https://meta.discourse.org/t/live-notifications-after-do-not-disturb/227117)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/live-notifications-after-do-not-disturb/227117 "2026-09-07T17:51:39Z")
Does that mean live notifications (should) work again after the do not disturb time is over? --- ## [What to know before upgrading from v3.4.0 to v2026.7.2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-to-know-before-upgrading-from-v3-4-0-to-v2026-7-2/411291)
**Author:** [@corywright](https://meta.discourse.org/u/corywright)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-to-know-before-upgrading-from-v3-4-0-to-v2026-7-2/411291 "2026-09-07T16:47:00Z")
I’m responsible for a Docker based Discourse installation running on Ubuntu that I inherited as part of an open source project. For years I upgraded it via git pull && ./launcher rebuild app and then through the Admin UI… --- ## [Wild signup form (since update?)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wild-signup-form-since-update/411827)
**Author:** [@ecki](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ecki)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wild-signup-form-since-update/411827 "2026-09-07T16:32:23Z")
I am not sure since which version, but my signup form looks all messed up. I noticed that because my latest signups had “user1” 2 3.. as usernames and i checked. It does not have a username field anymore (despite i have… --- ## [Message bus is no longer functioning correctly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/message-bus-is-no-longer-functioning-correctly/237209)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/message-bus-is-no-longer-functioning-correctly/237209 "2026-09-07T15:32:28Z")
I’m seeing this message show up in the logs after a recent update Global messages on 379645 timed out, message bus is no longer functioning correctly Backtrace message\_bus-4.2.0/lib/message\_bus.rb:748:in \`block in n… --- ## [Enabling Discourse Reactions by default for all sites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enabling-discourse-reactions-by-default-for-all-sites/403795)
**Author:** [@martin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enabling-discourse-reactions-by-default-for-all-sites/403795 "2026-09-07T14:59:24Z")
We are introducing an upcoming change called “Enable Discourse reactions by default” to gradually turn on reactions for all new and existing sites. See FEATURE: Enable reactions by default via upcoming change · Pull Requ… --- ## [Discourse/mail-receiver:release Docker image appears to be outdated](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-mail-receiver-release-docker-image-appears-to-be-outdated/411734)
**Author:** [@scavin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/scavin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-mail-receiver-release-docker-image-appears-to-be-outdated/411734 "2026-09-07T14:50:16Z")
Hi, I think the official discourse/mail-receiver:release Docker image may have been overlooked and has not been rebuilt for quite some time. The GitHub repository is still actively maintained: However, the official … --- ## [How do we tag Ask AI topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-we-tag-ask-ai-topics/411577)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-we-tag-ask-ai-topics/411577 "2026-09-07T11:04:08Z")
Since Ask AI is built in as part of the Search feature, as I understand it, should topics about Ask AI be tagged with search + ask-ai or ai + ask-ai or search + ai + ask-ai ? --- ## [Build failed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/411795)
**Author:** [@singi2016cn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/singi2016cn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/411795 "2026-09-07T08:29:50Z")
I encountered the following error during the build: \[log\] \/assets/js/chunk-kzds8qh6.digested.js chunk │ size: 297.19 kB \[log\] \/assets/js/chunk-b1q66eup.digested.js chunk │ size: 358.64 kB \[log\] \<… --- ## [Option to enable search for logged in users only?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/option-to-enable-search-for-logged-in-users-only/256772)
**Author:** [@samp\_one](https://meta.discourse.org/u/samp_one)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/option-to-enable-search-for-logged-in-users-only/256772 "2026-09-07T08:21:01Z")
Is there an option to disable “Search” for anonymous users? Allow only logged in users to search the forum.. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Windows 11 - Microsoft Edge - hosted site - F12 shows security error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/windows-11-microsoft-edge-hosted-site-f12-shows-security-error/411467)
**Author:** [@EricGT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EricGT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 7:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/windows-11-microsoft-edge-hosted-site-f12-shows-security-error/411467 "2026-09-07T07:18:19Z")
In checking what a new user might see on the hosted Discourse site: SWI-Prolog - Users and developers of SWI-Prolog, an implementation of the Prolog programming language I was using Microsoft Edge on Windows 11, and th… --- ## [Recurring events management glitches](https://meta.discourse.org/t/recurring-events-management-glitches/411780)
**Author:** [@louk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/louk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/recurring-events-management-glitches/411780 "2026-09-07T05:52:20Z")
I notice that any attempt to alter any one day in a recurring event results in any preceding recurring events disappearing, and then every event from the amended day going forward is also amended. Is there any ability t… --- ## [Increase DEditor width to post width?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/increase-deditor-width-to-post-width/411774)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/increase-deditor-width-to-post-width/411774 "2026-09-07T03:00:12Z")
In the post-content-cooked-html outlet, I have a Form which has a DEditor element. However, the editor element is, for some reason, tiny. Is there a CSS variable or some calculation that can be performed to get the width… --- ## [DEPRECATION NOTICE: Getting timezone property of user object is deprecated. Use user\_option object instead](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deprecation-notice-getting-timezone-property-of-user-object-is-deprecated-use-user-option-object-instead/411227)
**Author:** [@elmuerte](https://meta.discourse.org/u/elmuerte)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deprecation-notice-getting-timezone-property-of-user-object-is-deprecated-use-user-option-object-instead/411227 "2026-09-06T11:26:02Z")
You will get this notice when you try to load the user from the store like this api.container.lookup('service:store').find('user', api.getCurrentUser().username).then((user) =\> { }); Hydrating the user form the store a… --- ## [Icon type theme setting in objects type settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/icon-type-theme-setting-in-objects-type-settings/410092)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/icon-type-theme-setting-in-objects-type-settings/410092 "2026-09-06T11:09:30Z")
Continuing the discussion from Icon type SiteSetting: It is available now :tada: I don’t think this has been added yet. But I think it’s worth a Contribute \> Feature topic --- ## [A preview of the new Workflows feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-preview-of-the-new-workflows-feature/406990)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-preview-of-the-new-workflows-feature/406990 "2026-09-06T10:00:52Z")
We’re building a new Workflows feature that is designed to support complex tasks that our existing Automations tool can’t handle. This new visual automation builder lets you create multi-step workflows with time delays, … --- ## [Combining Category types](https://meta.discourse.org/t/combining-category-types/409045)
**Author:** [@ecki](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ecki)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/combining-category-types/409045 "2026-09-05T22:16:40Z")
I can assign multiple types to a single category, but that doesnt work very well: all posts are marked as unresolved if support+mark is turned on, the user cant specify they have a support request all posts show “vote … --- ## [Actually delete permanently without all the obstacles](https://meta.discourse.org/t/actually-delete-permanently-without-all-the-obstacles/411687)
**Author:** [@emilio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/emilio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/actually-delete-permanently-without-all-the-obstacles/411687 "2026-09-05T16:46:05Z")
Would love an option to actually delete post/topic, without being stuck at every turn to do so its making it harder. This should just have a checkbox to say I am aware that will happen and want to anyway. Not force me t… --- ## [Is anyone experiencing an odd spam user attack? Any way to block?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-anyone-experiencing-an-odd-spam-user-attack-any-way-to-block/404427)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-anyone-experiencing-an-odd-spam-user-attack-any-way-to-block/404427 "2026-09-05T13:00:32Z")
Maybe spam attacks are so pervasive that what’s happening to us is just par for the course. I believe we use SSO, but it’s limited just to our site. We don’t use any external authentications. The pattern is very clear … --- ## [📅 New Calendar Feature: End Date for Recurring Events](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-calendar-feature-end-date-for-recurring-events/368527)
**Author:** [@j.jaffeux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/j.jaffeux)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 6:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-calendar-feature-end-date-for-recurring-events/368527 "2026-09-05T06:39:24Z")
You can now set an end date for recurring events in Discourse Calendar! :sparkles: This much-requested feature allows you to specify when a recurring event series should stop, giving you more control over your event … --- ## [Solving Gemini API key errors in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/solving-gemini-api-key-errors-in-discourse/411545)
**Author:** [@Karthik\_K1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Karthik_K1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/solving-gemini-api-key-errors-in-discourse/411545 "2026-09-05T05:53:46Z")
How do I connect Google Cloud AI for Discourse AI. I tried the steps mentioned in the post but GCP interface has changed. I tried what’s mentioned at But still encountering the following error For now I’m … --- ## [Preset value for composer field for FormKit](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preset-value-for-composer-field-for-formkit/411695)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 5:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preset-value-for-composer-field-for-formkit/411695 "2026-09-05T05:33:36Z")
How can I preset a value for the composer field in FormKit? The following does not work: \ **Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 12:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/common-list-of-imports-for-theme-components-plugins-js/382493 "2025-12-26T12:19:50Z") I usually find myself digging around to get imports for different things when I make a Theme Component, so I decided to compile a bunch of them and put them here. Ember-related Name Import Usage Component import… --- ## [Expanded markdown tables can't be interacted with](https://meta.discourse.org/t/expanded-markdown-tables-cant-be-interacted-with/364439)
**Author:** [@Stephen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stephen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/expanded-markdown-tables-cant-be-interacted-with/364439 "2026-09-04T19:12:14Z")
The combination of checklists and markdown tables has been incredibly useful, with one exception. When using the expanded view on a wider table, the checkboxes can’t be interacted with. To repro, the checkboxes below ca… --- ## [Fresh Install (Hetzner VPS) Failing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fresh-install-hetzner-vps-failing/411664)
**Author:** [@apidevlab](https://meta.discourse.org/u/apidevlab)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fresh-install-hetzner-vps-failing/411664 "2026-09-04T21:24:31Z")
i have been playing around installing Discourse over the past few days on both Layer7 & Hetzner VPS. I have had no issues installing on Layer7 and followed the ‘Install with Virtualmin’ guide, and it’s working really wel… --- ## [Editing event end date → post event date on topic title not updated (since 3.6.0.beta2 update)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/editing-event-end-date-post-event-date-on-topic-title-not-updated-since-3-6-0-beta2-update/387466)
**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/editing-event-end-date-post-event-date-on-topic-title-not-updated-since-3-6-0-beta2-update/387466 "2026-09-04T16:30:14Z")
Tested on 3.6.0.beta2, as far as I recall, issue didn’t appear on beta1 Steps: Create new topic with event start date in the past and end date in the future (e.g. in 3 hours) Publish topic, post event date on topic ti… --- ## [Configuring AWS SES for outgoing, bounce, and incoming email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-aws-ses-for-outgoing-bounce-and-incoming-email/263604)
**Author:** [@dlambert](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dlambert)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-aws-ses-for-outgoing-bounce-and-incoming-email/263604 "2026-09-04T15:30:14Z")
I thought I’d share the configuration I came up with to use AWS SES for outgoing, bounce, and incoming email. There’s definitely some nuance to the SES service, and it took a good deal of trial and error to understand ex… --- ## [Exposing LiveKit status in site settings serializer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exposing-livekit-status-in-site-settings-serializer/411428)
**Author:** [@nicolsdennis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nicolsdennis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exposing-livekit-status-in-site-settings-serializer/411428 "2026-09-04T13:25:30Z")
@Falco Is it possible to expose a public check in the site settings/serializer for whether LiveKit is configured, alongside voice\_enabled? Today voice\_enabled is client-exposed, but there’s no public signal for whether … [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=23&period=day) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=25&period=day)