A Hello, I uploaded an mp3 after setting permissions for mp3 files, I put the link http://mysite/uploads/default/original/1X/abc123.mp3 but it didn’t onebox or turn into the player. I’ve tried
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Users are troubleshooting issues with Discourse’s native audio player. Timothy_Vail reports that uploading an MP3 and using the  syntax doesn’t render a player—only a plain link appears, even when placed on its own line 5. codinghorror confirms the syntax should work, demonstrating with a working example using a direct upload link. ron_jeremy suggests ensuring the link is on a separate line, which Timothy_Vail confirms is already the case. sharkdeng asks where to host the MP3; codinghorror clarifies that the file must be directly downloadable (no redirects or login gates), providing an example link and noting that uploading directly to Discourse is preferred. neo asks about tracking play counts, which isn’t currently supported. bksubhuti confirms success after adding MP3 to allowed file types in settings and praises the drag-and-drop upload feature for accessibility, especially for users who may struggle with typing. The key takeaway: ensure MP3 files are uploaded directly to Discourse (not externally hosted unless publicly accessible), use the correct  syntax on its own line, and verify MP3 is enabled in site settings under file types.
Should work
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I did just as you said and it displays just a link still. Do I have to do some settings for it to show up? There are no errors, and it is a relativelvy new install.
Also, sometimes when I do the same for non mp3, like png, it shows broken link, at other times it works though. The mp3 link however never shows up as a player. 
Try inserting the mp3 link on its own separate line like this
(instead of on a line with other text, like this http://example.com/audio/mp3/crowd-cheering.mp3)
It is on its own line, there is nothing else typed in but the link on the post.
where do you get that mp3 link? (where for u to store that mp3 file?) I tried GoogleDrive
but not working. Thank you for clarification.
It needs to be directly downloadable from the external site, not a redirect or login gate.
https://file-examples.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3
https://file-examples.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3
Or you can upload the mp3 directly, I’ve updated the example in the earlier posts to show a direct mp3 upload.
how to show how many times the music (voice) has been played? just like showing click count in posts?
