# \#invites **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/invites/509.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [OP tagged wrongly on email notification on PM](https://meta.discourse.org/t/op-tagged-wrongly-on-email-notification-on-pm/412725)
**Author:** [@zefoo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zefoo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/op-tagged-wrongly-on-email-notification-on-pm/412725 "2026-09-18T13:39:59Z")
Good day. Scenario is user A messaged user B. User B invites user C to the message. An email notification triggered the invite but on email, it wrongly reference user A as the one who initiated the invitation, where it … --- ## [Incorrect Inviter mentioned in e-mail notification to new member added to PM](https://meta.discourse.org/t/incorrect-inviter-mentioned-in-e-mail-notification-to-new-member-added-to-pm/328460)
**Author:** [@Architect](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Architect)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/incorrect-inviter-mentioned-in-e-mail-notification-to-new-member-added-to-pm/328460 "2026-09-18T06:27:35Z")
Good day, Have noticed bug today with PM topic started by guest member at my site. When I invited a dummy test account to this PM, the e-mail notification for that said the invitation was from the O.P. of the topic, not… --- ## [Allow group owners to invite users to a group they own in the initial invite](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-group-owners-to-invite-users-to-a-group-they-own-in-the-initial-invite/66560)
**Author:** [@awlogan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awlogan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-group-owners-to-invite-users-to-a-group-they-own-in-the-initial-invite/66560 "2026-09-17T15:58:46Z")
I’ve been trying to find a way to simplify group adds for our beta test user groups. Right now it’s a bit of work for our product managers, they have to: Send invites to customers to create a profile Customers open the… --- ## [Show invitation details for new users in the review queue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-invitation-details-for-new-users-in-the-review-queue/411170)
**Author:** [@thoka](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thoka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-invitation-details-for-new-users-in-the-review-queue/411170 "2026-08-28T19:02:20Z")
Summary When approving new users in the review queue, staff currently cannot easily tell whether a user joined via an invitation or signed up on their own. This makes approval decisions slower and more error-prone, espec… --- ## [API invite with group\_names param returns 403 for group-owner user unless they are admin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/api-invite-with-group-names-param-returns-403-for-group-owner-user-unless-they-are-admin/410808)
**Author:** [@Lew\_Grothe](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lew_Grothe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/api-invite-with-group-names-param-returns-403-for-group-owner-user-unless-they-are-admin/410808 "2026-08-24T16:40:25Z")
Summary A non-admin user who is an owner of a Discourse group can successfully invite new members with that group assigned through the web UI invite dialog. The identical action via the REST API (/invites.json, Global-s… --- ## [Configuring Discourse for a closed or private community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-discourse-for-a-closed-or-private-community/27014)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-discourse-for-a-closed-or-private-community/27014 "2026-08-22T14:19:56Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to configure Discourse for a closed or private community, including setting login requirements, user approval processes, and invite-only access. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user le… --- ## [Improving admin invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improving-admin-invites/407727)
**Author:** [@keegan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/keegan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improving-admin-invites/407727 "2026-08-19T11:25:33Z")
We’ve redesigned the invite flow so you can invite someone as an admin in a single step, alongside a clearer experience for inviting members. It’s available today as the “Enable invite modal with roles” upcoming change. … --- ## [Invitation Links Nearly Impossible to Find](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitation-links-nearly-impossible-to-find/410006)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitation-links-nearly-impossible-to-find/410006 "2026-08-14T13:26:23Z")
I rely much on invitation links to join our community and add new users to groups, etc. But I am befuddled at how hard it is to find the link I can copy, why cant it be directly available from the my/invited/pending vie… --- ## [Disabling registrations while allowing private invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabling-registrations-while-allowing-private-invites/403941)
**Author:** [@Leaderboard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Leaderboard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabling-registrations-while-allowing-private-invites/403941 "2026-07-25T15:02:39Z")
In a Discourse forum, suppose the setting Allow new registrations is disabled. I want to invite a user to a private group, however, that fails with the message “New account registrations not allowed at this time” even if… --- ## [Improve invite system](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-invite-system/173756)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 2:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-invite-system/173756 "2026-07-15T02:50:52Z")
Targeting version 2.7, we will be making some improvements to the invite system to bring it into line with how platforms like Discord are handling invites these days, with a bias toward quickly generating a link that can… --- ## [Invite link to private group, arrive at topic (private category) not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-link-to-private-group-arrive-at-topic-private-category-not-working/406457)
**Author:** [@akjgklajg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/akjgklajg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-link-to-private-group-arrive-at-topic-private-category-not-working/406457 "2026-07-06T15:30:36Z")
When I create an invite link and choose to add to a specific private group arrive at a topic that is in a category that only that private group can access Then, the member gets an access denied screen when clicking th… --- ## [Can I see previous invite links?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-see-previous-invite-links/406458)
**Author:** [@akjgklajg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/akjgklajg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-see-previous-invite-links/406458 "2026-06-30T16:14:56Z")
The message says the invite link is saved (needed fro the backend) but can I find it again? It also suggests to add a description (A note to help you identify this invite.) but not sure where to find my old invites. --- ## [Invite users to a group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-users-to-a-group/15544)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-users-to-a-group/15544 "2024-07-26T03:49:43Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to invite users to a group in your Discourse community, covering methods for administrators, group owners, and moderators with specific permissions. :person\_raising\_hand: Required use… --- ## [Turn off invite accepted notifications?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turn-off-invite-accepted-notifications/403724)
**Author:** [@haydenjames](https://meta.discourse.org/u/haydenjames)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turn-off-invite-accepted-notifications/403724 "2026-05-25T12:08:27Z")
Is there an admin option or any solution so I can turn off the “accepted your invitation” notifications? Thanks. --- ## [Invites and invite status in the admin menu (team-shared /invited/pending)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invites-and-invite-status-in-the-admin-menu-team-shared-invited-pending/402298)
**Author:** [@newbit1337](https://meta.discourse.org/u/newbit1337)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invites-and-invite-status-in-the-admin-menu-team-shared-invited-pending/402298 "2026-05-06T13:53:03Z")
Hi! It would be great if admins had the option to send invites via the admin menu and other admins could check on the invite status. I’m thinking of a special team-shared /invited/pending page where multiple admins can… --- ## [Weird invite button behavior](https://meta.discourse.org/t/weird-invite-button-behavior/401819)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/weird-invite-button-behavior/401819 "2026-05-05T15:29:25Z")
On someone elses profile, you either get this button (when there are no invites) or this button (if there are invites) Both buttons will create an invite, for your own user. Expected: you only see the invite cre… --- ## [Logo used as preview for invite links?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logo-used-as-preview-for-invite-links/402159)
**Author:** [@danvanmoll](https://meta.discourse.org/u/danvanmoll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logo-used-as-preview-for-invite-links/402159 "2026-05-04T18:40:07Z")
Hello! I am trying to figure out which logo is being used on the preview of invite links. And: Is it possible to adjust the background-color? My logo is a white “r” with a yellow dot; because of the white background onl… --- ## [Users are unable to see invite details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-are-unable-to-see-invite-details/400775)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-are-unable-to-see-invite-details/400775 "2026-04-16T16:58:41Z")
Issue: Users are not able to see the invite details tabs, only staff can Reason discourse/frontend/discourse/app/routes/user-invited.js at main · discourse/discourse · GitHub const can\_see\_invite\_details = … --- ## [Configuring and managing the sign-up flow with user approval](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-and-managing-the-sign-up-flow-with-user-approval/112128)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-and-managing-the-sign-up-flow-with-user-approval/112128 "2026-04-04T23:02:29Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains the sign-up process when the “must approve users” setting is enabled, including configuration steps and the user experience. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Whe… --- ## [Bulk adding email addresses to group sends invitation emails even when “Notify users” is unchecked (latest branch)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-adding-email-addresses-to-group-sends-invitation-emails-even-when-notify-users-is-unchecked-latest-branch/397334)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-adding-email-addresses-to-group-sends-invitation-emails-even-when-notify-users-is-unchecked-latest-branch/397334 "2026-04-01T15:25:53Z")
Summary Bulk adding email addresses to a group appears to send invitation emails even when “Notify users” is unchecked. Expected behaviour When “Notify users” is unchecked, no emails should be sent. Actual behaviour Di… --- ## [Sending bulk user invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-bulk-user-invites/16468)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-bulk-user-invites/16468 "2025-05-08T02:31:48Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to invite multiple users to your Discourse instance using a bulk invite feature. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Inviting a large number of users to your Di… --- ## [Creating and using invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-and-using-invites/263314)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-and-using-invites/263314 "2026-03-03T20:52:03Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to enable and utilize invitations in your Discourse community to enhance user engagement by bringing new members. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Trust Level 2 (default) or… --- ## ['Arrive at topic' info missing from email when re-sending invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/arrive-at-topic-info-missing-from-email-when-re-sending-invites/396704)
**Author:** [@newbit1337](https://meta.discourse.org/u/newbit1337)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/arrive-at-topic-info-missing-from-email-when-re-sending-invites/396704 "2026-02-22T12:51:18Z")
Priority/Severity: Low Platform: Discourse in Docker on localhost (Arch Linux) Description: Actual Result: ‘Arrive at topic’ is ignored when re-sending invites. Expected Result: ‘Arrive at topic’ should be included w… --- ## [Invitations not working on Discourse free plan when site is invite-only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitations-not-working-on-discourse-free-plan-when-site-is-invite-only/395719)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitations-not-working-on-discourse-free-plan-when-site-is-invite-only/395719 "2026-02-12T17:18:07Z")
A friend created an invite-only community. He sent me an invite, I got this screen: Upon log in, I got this: I haven’t been able to get past this screen :smiling\_face\_with\_tear: --- ## [Error on sign up when invite code is missing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-on-sign-up-when-invite-code-is-missing/314413)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-on-sign-up-when-invite-code-is-missing/314413 "2026-02-09T11:28:07Z")
It took me quite a while to sign up a new test user on my forum yesterday because I forgot to enter the invite code. The error message that was shown wasn’t very helpful: Something went wrong, perhaps this email is al… --- ## [New users clicking category link see “access to this forum is by invite only” and cannot log in via OAuth2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-users-clicking-category-link-see-access-to-this-forum-is-by-invite-only-and-cannot-log-in-via-oauth2/389937)
**Author:** [@Soumya\_Ranjan\_Mishra](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Soumya_Ranjan_Mishra)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-users-clicking-category-link-see-access-to-this-forum-is-by-invite-only-and-cannot-log-in-via-oauth2/389937 "2026-02-05T17:38:34Z")
Hi Everyone, We have a private category in our Discourse instance that is restricted to a specific user group. We created a link so new users can access this category after logging in through OAuth2. However, when new … --- ## [Inviting another user to an existing personal message](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inviting-another-user-to-an-existing-personal-message/393319)
**Author:** [@EricGT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EricGT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inviting-another-user-to-an-existing-personal-message/393319 "2026-01-13T13:32:58Z")
Continuing the discussion from How do you add another person to a private message when it's already sent?: Wanted to post a reply in the other topic as that topic was the result Google offered but it was closed. Neede… --- ## [How can I set up invites by members so admins control what invitees see?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-set-up-invites-by-members-so-admins-control-what-invitees-see/379740)
**Author:** [@famousamos.1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/famousamos.1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 10:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-set-up-invites-by-members-so-admins-control-what-invitees-see/379740 "2025-12-17T22:12:21Z")
I’d also like to see it where the admin can set what group and what post all invites made by members see, no matter who creates that invite. We have a standard topic and group that all members come into first - however b… --- ## [Registered users can accept invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/registered-users-can-accept-invites/387669)
**Author:** [@DevTeVe](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DevTeVe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/registered-users-can-accept-invites/387669 "2025-11-05T13:31:34Z")
So, recently a user on our community was farming badges :smiley: and he was being vocal to invite people. Turns out that some user that had already registered entered to the link and basically got the “accept invite” pr… --- ## [Gamification and invitations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gamification-and-invitations/269544)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gamification-and-invitations/269544 "2025-10-30T02:31:38Z")
When using the Gamification plugin, points are rewarded for redeemed invitations. This is easily abused by sending out invites and redeeming them with a duplicate (fake) account. When such a fake account is removed by … [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/tag/invites/509.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=invites)