New to Discourse? Start here!

:waving_hand: We’re so glad you’re here! This is our official community, where you can connect, ask questions, and share ideas about Discourse.

You’ll find topics on features, bugs, hosting, development, and general support here.

Want to run your own Discourse site?

There are a couple of great ways to get started:

Before you post…

A quick search before starting a new topic helps everyone. Here are three easy ways to find information:

  • Search to see if your question has already been answered
  • Browse our Categories to find the best place to post or find answers
  • Check the Hot topics to see what’s trending

Want to try Discourse before setting up a site?

Check out our demo sandbox at try.discourse.org where you can test features, explore the interface, and see how it all works, no setup required.

Thousands of communities are using Discourse

:sparkles: Browse our Discourse Discover directory to explore active communities built with Discourse, or check out our customer list and case studies to see how others are using Discourse in the wild.

Stay in the loop

Be sure to check out our Announcements category for the latest updates, blog posts and important news from the Discourse team.


:folded_hands: Thanks for being part of the community and joining us in creating a more civilized internet.

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