Create first topic when registering

[raekess]

I’m building a private forum that has an icebreaker category to help the members of my community connect with one another when they first join.

I’d like to add a text box to the registration page where users can answer an icebreaker question that is then automatically added to the icebreaker category as their first topic.

I’ve signed up for other private online communities that use Discourse that have this feature. So I know it’s possible. I just can’t figure out how to do it.

If it’s relevant, I’m using the Pro hosted Discourse plan. And I’m currently working with the Discourse registration page, not an offsite one.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[sam (Sam Saffron)]

@raekess

I’d like to add a text box to the registration page where users can answer an icebreaker question that is then automatically added to the icebreaker category as their first topic.

This is going to require a custom plugin sadly. This is not going to be possible on the Discourse pro/business plan.

[craigconstantine]

@nicolecolter (plus annoying 20 req’ment)

[Mevo]

@sam

require a custom plugin

I guess that must be the one (or one of them)

Custom Wizard Plugin

Summary Forms for Discourse. This plugin lets you make rich and powerful forms for your Discourse forum. Better user onboarding, structured posting, data enrichment, automated actions and much more for your community. Repository Link https://github.com/paviliondev/discourse-custom-wizard Install Guide How to install plugins in Discourse Community Community based support and discussions about this plugin are hosted on th…

[raekess]

Thanks for letting me know @sam!

[raekess]

Thanks for this @Mevo! I’ll check it out.