Hey, Is there a way to block RSS? I know its can be done with nginx. But how? I tried to search through the search tool but I couldn’t find it.

Okay I think I have found a site with the info you are looking for [image] How to Restrict Url Access in NGINX This post will discuss how to restrict URL access in NGINX

[image] David_Ghost: Is there a way to block RSS? You want to block all incoming requests for RSS content from your site? If so, I’m curious why?

Yes, that is correct. I have another site who is using an RSS reader on my forum, so all my posts are being automatically posted on his site. I dont like it.

This topic may have some info [image] Way to globally disable all RSS feeds Feature Why not block them using nginx? I am wondering if you changed category permissions Delete Everyone See Change to Trust Level 0. See Then those categories require logi…

Yes, I saw that post. This blocks bots (and search engines) from viewing that page and that is not what I want. I just need to delete .rss pages. Also, my forum is public, i cant apply the second solution.

yes that’s perfect and fixs my problem. Thank you

Your problem is actually how to stop indexing and scoring stolen content — and that isn’t fixed.

You’re welcome. Hopefully this helps. Though if they are unaware of Discourse’s internal RSS support. They might be using a web service. Posting a tutorial on your XP would be great! As this can have other applications if not mistaken.

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supermathie (Michael Brown) January 17, 2025, 9:07pm 2

You want to block all incoming requests for RSS content from your site?

If so, I’m curious why?

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