# Join the Discourse User Testing Community
**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354
**Category:** Announcements
**Tags:** testing
**Created:** [May 29, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354 "2024-05-29T20:11:39Z")
**Posts on this page:** 18
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### Author:  [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)
#### Post date: [May 29, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/1 "2024-05-29T20:11:39Z")
## Looking for Testers!
As Discourse is growing, our Design&Product Team would like to collect more externally sourced & number-based feedback, so we can supplement our own wild ideas with undeniable metrics.
### What does this mean?
If you sign up, you will occasionally be asked to participate in an online user test. These can be self-administered (you do it by yourself), or guided by us. These sessions may be recorded, but will only be viewed by our team. Pinky promise.
These tests can be about analysing existing features, testing mockups, or exploring new ideas.
### How can I join?
[Join the user-tester group!](https://meta.discourse.org/invites/yHbFbB6ap3)
### Do I have to do the tests if I join?
Your participation is **always** optional.
By joining this group, you’re indicating only that you’re open to being contacted by our team to participate in user research.
### What’s in it for me?
- Shape the future of Discourse — this is a way for you to contribute to our product even if you’re not comfortable coding.
- Potential surprises and rewards — we’re looking into adding unique flair / badges (stand out on Meta!), and who knows some swag gifts along the way.
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Other questions, remarks, or simply curious? Let us know below.
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### Author:  [@nobrowser](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nobrowser)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 5:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/10 "2024-05-30T05:20:32Z")
Is this for end users, or for admins of instances?
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### Author:  [@HAWK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HAWK)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/11 "2024-05-30T06:21:24Z")
For either, it really depends what we’re testing. Knowledge of the admin interface is probably useful.
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### Author:  [@EricGT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EricGT)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/12 "2024-05-30T08:07:01Z")
> [@HAWK](#):
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> Knowledge of the admin interface is probably useful.
As an admin I don’t mind helping out when an admin is needed, is it possible to be only asked when an admin is needed?
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### Author:  [@HAWK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HAWK)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/13 "2024-05-30T08:07:43Z")
I’ll let @chapoi respond – she knows the finer details – but I know that you can decline any time you are asked.
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### Author:  [@alefattorini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alefattorini)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/14 "2024-05-30T14:04:36Z")
I’m aboard as community architect and long-standing fan
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### Author:  [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/15 "2024-05-30T14:55:41Z")
> [@EricGT](#):
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> As an admin I don’t mind helping out when an admin is needed, is it possible to be only asked when an admin is needed?
We will most likely clearly say what we are testing when we ask for volunteers, so you can judge based on the subject whether you want to join in or not.
At the moment, we’re starting with this one group, but as we go along figuring out the best process, we might split it up in admin/non-admin or any other useful separations.
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### Author:  [@eisammy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eisammy)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/16 "2024-05-30T15:49:51Z")
Obviously I’ll join! I’me here for anything.
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### Author:  [@simon\_tomes](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon_tomes)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/17 "2024-05-30T16:02:04Z")
Excellent, I look forward to helping out. 🙂
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### Author:  [@eisammy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eisammy)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/20 "2024-07-04T16:06:42Z")
This is important
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### Author:  [@Francisco\_Blackburn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Francisco_Blackburn)
#### Post date: [July 5, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/21 "2024-07-05T16:58:24Z")
Just accepted the invite for user-tester group. Looking forward to assisting to the growth of this Discourse. bare with me I’m literally not even 30 min into the space.
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### Author:  [@Architect](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Architect)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/22 "2024-07-08T11:12:32Z")
Have completed this test on second attempt, not sure if audio is good since can’t listen back to recording.
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### Author:  [@David\_Ghost](https://meta.discourse.org/u/David_Ghost)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2024, 11:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/23 "2024-07-08T11:52:40Z")
I would like to help but english is not my first language. But if you ever need someone who speaks french or portuguese, I’ll be here
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### Author:  [@Lam\_Tran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lam_Tran)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/24 "2024-07-09T10:24:09Z")
Can I apply now?
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### Author:  [@eisammy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eisammy)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2024, 10:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/25 "2024-07-09T10:52:52Z")
I tried participate this recorded session but I’m dumb and me english is not very good so I hope help them from another way that don’t use speaking or cam. 😢
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### Author:  [@Heather13](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heather13)
#### Post date: [July 10, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/26 "2024-07-10T20:15:44Z")
I’d love to join in on being a tester if space is still available!
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### Author:  [@Architect](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Architect)
#### Post date: [July 10, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/27 "2024-07-10T22:13:10Z")
> [@Lam\_Tran](#):
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> Can I apply now?
This link is the way:
> [@chapoi](#):
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> ### How can I join?
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> [Join the user-tester group!](https://meta.discourse.org/invites/Gaxtbe9BNv)
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### Author:  [@jordan-violet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan-violet)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/join-the-discourse-user-testing-community/309354/29 "2025-03-24T18:42:21Z")
FYI the link, for me, just links right back to this topic and does not take me to the user group.
The group is here for anyone who wants it:
[https://meta.discourse.org/g/user-testers](https://meta.discourse.org/g/user-testers)