Forexample Some of my users get an error message saying “An error occurred: You are not permitted to view the requested resource.” Whenever they try to post someonthing without choosing any category, so i want to direct them to choose a category. Is there a wayt o modify this message ?? [Scree…

Hello :waving_hand: It’s possible to setup a prefilled category. When users open composer this category will be selected by default. default composer category site setting. [image] 2.9.0.beta13: Security fixes, sidebar improvements, new API scopes, and more New site setting: default composer c…

[image] Don: default composer category site setting. Hi Don thanks for quick response but i want to display a different message

This is a generic error message that can be used in other contexts. That’s probably not what you want. (Message can be changed here: Admin → Customize → Text) I’m not sure why you would see this error here. If you don’t provide a category or try to validate, you should see that :thinking: : [ima…

any body have any solution the whole idea behind this is to alert my users to choose a category and the screen shot you showed above is perfect example @Arkshine . But my forum is giving geberal irrelevent error which is confusing for users

Would it be okay to share your forum URL? You can also send it in a PM if you prefer. I can’t determine why you are experiencing permission (or similar) issues in this context. :thinking:

It’s pretty old topic but maybe this is the case :thinking: [image] Default composer category (trust level) issue Bug Hello, I just notice today while I tested this feature more closely, if a higher trust level category selected in default composer categ…

Hi @Zee :wave: Also, make sure you are on the latest stable or beta versions of Discourse 3.1.1 or 3.2.0beta2-dev.

How to change wording on error messages shown to user?

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Zee (Zee) October 12, 2023, 7:53pm 3

Hi Don
thanks for quick response but i want to display a different message

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How to change wording on error messages shown to user?

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