allow_user_api_key这个设置在哪开启

I see. Have you seen this? [image] User API keys specification Integrations Discourse contains a system for generating API keys per user if a very specific protocol is followed. This feature facilitates “application” access to Discourse instances without needi…

Can you confirm the setting name? The 2 closest ones I could find is allow_user_api_key_scopes and allow_user_api_key_client_scopes, and the 2nd setting is a hidden site setting .

Hello everyone, I’m developing a mobile app that needs to authenticate users via the Discourse User API Key flow. I’m stuck at the very beginning because I cannot find the master switch for this feature. I’ve already configured the allowed_user_api_auth_redirects setting. However, the allow_user_a…

Hi there, could you share what document you are referring to? Thanks.

That setting is generally set in the server/app config, not in the UI, check your platform’s config file or admin settings where API/security options are defined. If you’re not sure, tell me what system you’re on and I can direct you to the exact spot

谢谢，我的系统Ubuntu24.4，这个系统

Could you share the document you’re referring to? Thanks.

什么文档，我说的文档是，在社区看见的一些帖子

谢谢，你已经解决了我的疑惑，感谢感谢。非常的感谢

Where is the Allow_user_api_key setting enabled?

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NateDhaliwal (Nate Dhaliwal) April 28, 2026, 1:07pm 9

I see. Have you seen this?

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Where is the Allow_user_api_key setting enabled?

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