Continuing the discussion from 2.7.0.beta9: Messages with Invites, "Blank Page" Education Text, Like Webhooks, and more: [image]2.7.0.beta9: Messages with Invites, "Blank Page" Education Text, Like Webhooks, and more Allow sending a message with invite Previously a staff-only feature, users can now include a custom message when inviting a new user to the site via email. Where in configuration does one enable the optional personal message when composing an invite? I have updated to 2.7.0.beta9, and I don’t see it even for admin. I’ve searched config for “invite”, “custom”, “personal”, and “message” without finding an obvious configuration candidate.

There shouldn’t be any setting changes required, assuming you haven’t otherwise disabled invites. To add a personal message, you need to expand the invite modal via the “advanced” button (:gear:). Then you should see additional options for your invite including the message. [image] Once advanced options have been opened, you’ll see the optional personal message along with other configurable options. (note this screenshot is from a staff user, regular users will not see all the options) [image]

I didn’t see the :gear: — thanks for the pointer! I just wrote up the instructions step by step for our forum members: [image] Maker Forums updated to Discourse 2.7.0.beta9: Invite new users Community announcement You can now invite people to join the making here on Maker Forums, including telling them why you are inviting them. Here’s the step-by-step: Click on your avatar at the upper right Click on the head-and-shoulders Preferences item at the right... Reading time: 1 min 🕑 Likes: 2 ❤

How does one enable the "Optional personal message" when creating an invitation?

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mcdanlj (Michael K Johnson) May 11, 2021, 5:28pm 3

I didn’t see the — thanks for the pointer!

I just wrote up the instructions step by step for our forum members:

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How does one enable the "Optional personal message" when creating an invitation?

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