Hi,
I am currently setting up a new discourse instance and used an incorrect string for the ActivityPub category handle (WebFinger ressource). As it is not possible to reset this in the UX of the plugin: is there an option to change an incorrect handle on the command line?
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Thomas_Rother is seeking a way to reset the ActivityPub category handle in the CLI after entering an incorrect string. angus explains that currently, it’s not possible to change the handle due to system constraints, and advises against direct database modifications. They acknowledge the need for this feature and plan to implement it soon. Thomas_Rother appreciates the response and agrees to wait for the update.
Hey @Thomas_Rother, glad to see you’re trying out the ActivityPub plugin! Unfortunately it’s not currently possible to change the username (similar to how you can’t change a username on Mastodon), which is why we popped that warning there you can see in the screenshot.
I wouldn’t recommend trying to change it directly in the database, or Rails console. We will look at adding the ability to do this soon though. I definitely appreciate it’s desirable, particularly for situations like yours. We want to try to ameliorate any unforeseen issues (i.e. we’ll need to test that scenario thoroughly).
Thanks Angus for the fast reply. No problem, then we wait for the patch 