# Newbie to Discourse
**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/newbie-to-discourse/213342
**Category:** General
**Created:** [December 29, 2021, 6:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/newbie-to-discourse/213342 "2021-12-29T06:39:41Z")
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### Author:  [@DenRaj254](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DenRaj254)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2021, 6:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/newbie-to-discourse/213342/1 "2021-12-29T06:39:42Z")
Hey, am new still trying to disfigure what happens in the platform. A guide would be so helpful. Thank you.
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### Author:  [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2021, 11:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/newbie-to-discourse/213342/2 "2021-12-29T11:12:42Z")
Hello @DenRaj254 welcome to Discourse meta! :discourse:
If you have a look around the [categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories) page you will find the #howto category. This will help you get started.
For now here is a user guide
> [@Understanding Discourse for new users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-new-user-guide/96331):
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> bookmark This guide covers the fundamental features and basic usage of Discourse for new users, explaining key terms, how to navigate, participate in conversations, and configure notifications. person_raising_hand Required user level: Any Welcome! As a new user of Discourse, we hope you will find this site intuitive and clearly structured. Here’s some guidance to help you get started: Summary This guide will cover: Basic terms used in Discourse Browsing and navigation tips Reading an…