# Bootstrap mode - effects?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootstrap-mode-effects/320673
**Category:** Support
**Tags:** bootstrap-mode
**Created:** [August 8, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootstrap-mode-effects/320673 "2024-08-08T06:14:49Z")
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### Author: ![ToddZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/toddz/32/328350_2.png) [@ToddZ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ToddZ)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootstrap-mode-effects/320673/9 "2024-08-22T21:00:27Z")

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I see a Bootstrap Mode wiki doc just appeared! 🥳

> [@Understanding and managing bootstrap mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-and-managing-bootstrap-mode/322876):
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> warning Bootstrap mode has been removed in Feb/2026 bookmark This guide explains how Discourse’s bootstrap mode works, when it applies, and how to manage it. person_raising_hand Required user level: Administrators Bootstrap mode is a special state during the initial stages of your Discourse site, designed to facilitate rapid community growth. This guide will help you recognize bootstrap mode, understand its effects, and know when it concludes. Detecting bootstrap mode The most visi…

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