If I first set up Discourse using the web UI and use that for a couple years, is it possible to transfer all of my information (discussions, members, etc.) to a privately hosted server later? I’m thinking I could start out with the simple setup and then transition to a local server later. How much…

Don’t forget to add your plugins in app.yml if you have any. They aren’t stored in the backup nor automatically installed.

Is it possible to move my Discourse from Web to a Server?

Benjamin_D (Benjamin Decotte) September 29, 2022, 9:18pm 2

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