# I can't start Discourse

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-start-discourse/327505
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Created:** [September 21, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-start-discourse/327505 "2024-09-21T09:52:30Z")
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### Author: ![Moin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/moin/32/554653_2.png) [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)
#### Post date: [September 23, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-start-discourse/327505/8 "2024-09-23T15:54:42Z")

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> [@Finding what version of Discourse you're using](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-what-version-of-discourse-youre-using/104326):
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> bookmark This guide explains how to find the version of Discourse you’re using by inspecting the website’s source code. person_raising_hand Required user level: All users Understanding what version of Discourse you are using can be important for troubleshooting, ensuring compatibility with plugins, and staying up-to-date. Here are the steps you can follow to determine the version of Discourse running on a given site. Summary This guide will cover: Viewing the source code of a Discour…

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