DigitalOcean now offers a one-click installation for Discourse. burningman is considering whether to use this method or install via SSH, and seeks guidance from the Discourse team. cpradio recommends using the one-click app, but notes that it’s essential to upgrade to the latest version immediately after installation. However, be cautious when SSHing into the machine, as it may restart the installation process.
Regarding email configuration, Steven wonders if the one-click install comes with pre-configured email settings. BobbyZopfan clarifies that email is not configured at all in the one-click install. Instead, a super user is created with instructions to configure email first, and email validation may not be required.
Today, when I want to install discourse on my other website, I found that DigitalOcean now allow user to install Discourse in One-Click App.
Only interested in knowing, what way should I use to install discourse as I can install through SSH.
But, installing through 1click app- will save a lot of time.
What discourse team would suggest regarding this.
Thanks
Their one-click app is just fine, so long as you upgrade it immediately afterwards to ensure it is on latest. Also, please note, that everytime you SSH into the machine, it might re-start the installation process and you have to use CTRL + C to exit out (since Discourse is already installed).
I was curious about one thing on these one-click install, how do they configure the emails ?
Did it come with some kind of pre-configuration, or you have to do it manually yourself ?
I think it’s the only part that can be tricky on a discourse install
I think Email isn’t configured at all in 1 click install.
A super user (whose email validation is pending or not needed) is created with the instructions to configure Email first of all other chores.
Edit1: @Steven