# Searching for the topic/post by ID?

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/searching-for-the-topic-post-by-id/19084>\
**Category:** Feature\
**Created:** [20.Август.2014 09:42:58 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/searching-for-the-topic-post-by-id/19084 "2014-08-20T09:42:58Z")\
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**Post date:** [22.Август.2014 21:32:42 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/searching-for-the-topic-post-by-id/19084/14 "2014-08-22T21:32:42Z")

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> [@ronteras](#):
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> Besides, /t/19084 pattern could be a unique cultural identifier of Discourse in certain communities.

I’ve seen at least one. 😄

> [@mcwumbly](#):
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> I get it, but can you describe why you or your users would prefer finding topics by id in particular?
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> Is it because you refer to them by id in other conversations or systems you use or something?

I’m used to doing this in, e.g., Jira. We often just pass along a number in conversation or in an IM or email or whatever. Sometimes I’ve edited the URL (as mentioned up thread) but they also have a “quick search” box where you can enter the ticket number and go right to it. _Very_ useful.

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