# Can no longer create global banners from restricted categories

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-no-longer-create-global-banners-from-restricted-categories/398306
**Category:** Support
**Tags:** pinned-topics
**Created:** [March 12, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-no-longer-create-global-banners-from-restricted-categories/398306 "2026-03-12T18:19:46Z")
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### Author: ![emilio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/emilio/32/132550_2.png) [@emilio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/emilio)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-no-longer-create-global-banners-from-restricted-categories/398306/17 "2026-03-24T16:17:28Z")

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Can y’all consider updating the instructions here ( under Dismissable Banner) that it needs to be in a public category and unlisting is suggested.

> [@Creating a banner to display at the top of your site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-a-banner-to-display-at-the-top-of-your-site/153718):
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> bookmark This guide explains different methods to create and customize banners on your Discourse site, from simple dismissible banners to more advanced options. person_raising_hand Required user level: Moderator (Dismissible banner), Administrator Banners are an effective way to communicate important information to your site visitors. This guide will walk you through various methods to create and customize banners on your Discourse site. Welcome banner A welcome banner greets new and r…

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