# \#none

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## [Tick badge for username?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tick-badge-for-username/326125)

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**Author:** [@toanvoc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/toanvoc)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 12:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tick-badge-for-username/326125 "2024-09-13T00:21:31Z")

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I wonder if Discourse source code has a checkbox for username like other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter? I searched for this question before posting but couldn’t find it? I think it’s a necessary feature …

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## [Need help updating the image shown when a link is posted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/need-help-updating-the-image-shown-when-a-link-is-posted/325314)

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**Author:** [@rtb](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rtb)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/need-help-updating-the-image-shown-when-a-link-is-posted/325314 "2024-09-12T21:50:59Z")

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We have updated all the branding icons under /admin/site\_settings/category/branding to reflect our new branding but when we share a link (for example in slack, etc) it still shows our old logo. Where is this image being …

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## [What CSS was used for Comments here?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-css-was-used-for-comments-here/326088)

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**Author:** [@oga](https://meta.discourse.org/u/oga)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-css-was-used-for-comments-here/326088 "2024-09-12T16:43:25Z")

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This site is a Ghost blog that is using Discourse for the Comments. What is Online Community?. Notice how nicely the comments is presented. Please what CSS is used for this? The comments on my own website are not good…

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## [Very confused, watching vs tracking a post?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/very-confused-watching-vs-tracking-a-post/326219)

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**Author:** [@xgpt](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xgpt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/very-confused-watching-vs-tracking-a-post/326219 "2024-09-12T16:20:47Z")

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When I searched for the answer I found a few posts talking about how confusing the terminology was and it seemed as though the developers were considering changing it to subscribe or something? What is the difference be…

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## [Installation time and effort](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installation-time-and-effort/325653)

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**Author:** [@Claire\_C](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Claire_C)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installation-time-and-effort/325653 "2024-09-12T15:51:32Z")

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Hi all, We’re looking at moving from an established Salesforce forum to Discourse, by the looks of things we will have to migrate and integrate ourselves. Has anyone else done this? How much time/effort did it take? I’m…

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## [SAML with RelayState](https://meta.discourse.org/t/saml-with-relaystate/326208)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Gilmore](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jeff_Gilmore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/saml-with-relaystate/326208 "2024-09-12T15:06:57Z")

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Does the Discourse SAML plugin honor the SAML RelayState parameter if it is sent by the IDP (identity provider)? That is, will it redirect to where the RelayState parameter says after authentication? Here is why I ask: …

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## [Fabricators generating duplicate names because of aging local test database](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fabricators-generating-duplicate-names-because-of-aging-local-test-database/326197)

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**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fabricators-generating-duplicate-names-because-of-aging-local-test-database/326197 "2024-09-12T14:45:34Z")

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I just had a bunch of tests fail with errors like this: ActiveRecord::RecordInvalid: Validati…

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## [Error 500 after Update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-500-after-update/326196)

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**Author:** [@D.VE](https://meta.discourse.org/u/D.VE)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-500-after-update/326196 "2024-09-12T14:24:59Z")

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I was on 3.2.xx and was trying to update via Admin Panel. But it somehow it failed. Nothing works and now I only get a 500 Error. I’m running Discourse on a plesk server. How can I access the logs via console? Any ide…

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## [Old linux droplet doesn't support more recent](https://meta.discourse.org/t/old-linux-droplet-doesnt-support-more-recent/325947)

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**Author:** [@justin\_gordon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/justin_gordon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 7:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/old-linux-droplet-doesnt-support-more-recent/325947 "2024-09-12T07:29:22Z")

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I have a very very old linux droplet on Digital Ocean. How can I fix this? BTW - before trying to update, I got the worst spam infestation ever! I first tried the regular update button: Tasks: TOP =\> assets:precompil…

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## [Migrating from Salesforce to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrating-from-salesforce-to-discourse/325343)

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**Author:** [@Claire\_C](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Claire_C)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 4:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrating-from-salesforce-to-discourse/325343 "2024-09-12T04:29:18Z")

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Hi all! We’re looking at moving from an established Salesforce community to Discourse, is it possible to do the migration ourselves? We also need to integrate SF with it as well. Has anyone done this before and how much…

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## [Is it an orphan uploads error?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-an-orphan-uploads-error/326128)

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**Author:** [@toanvoc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/toanvoc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 3:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-an-orphan-uploads-error/326128 "2024-09-12T03:07:20Z")

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Hi, i set the parameter to 48 hours (attached image) for the orphan uploads configuration to delete images, but after a long time (about several months) I checked the image link and it still hasn’t been deleted, even tho…

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## [Best way to use discourse as SSO - Wikimedia, Nextcloud, Immich](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-way-to-use-discourse-as-sso-wikimedia-nextcloud-immich/325993)

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**Author:** [@LucaSh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LucaSh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-way-to-use-discourse-as-sso-wikimedia-nextcloud-immich/325993 "2024-09-11T16:08:52Z")

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Hey, I have deployed an instance with 500 registerd users. As I want to add additional services and dont want to create new accounts I’d like to use the current database for the new services. Additional Services: Wi…

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## [Restrict Discord Sign-Ups by Role](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restrict-discord-sign-ups-by-role/141094)

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**Author:** [@Stanzilla](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stanzilla)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restrict-discord-sign-ups-by-role/141094 "2024-09-11T15:26:40Z")

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I would love to enable signing up with Discord for my forums but would also need to restrict it so only people with a certain role on Discord can do so.

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## [Affiliate link functions - rewrite](https://meta.discourse.org/t/affiliate-link-functions-rewrite/325606)

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**Author:** [@bernardyoghurty](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bernardyoghurty)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/affiliate-link-functions-rewrite/325606 "2024-09-11T10:34:50Z")

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Hello all, Thinking of getting a forum, possible ways to monetise with display ads. Also looking at affiliate. If any user posts a link are we able to inject the affiliate link - destination remains the same, just that…

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## [How to let my website display in Discourse App Discover list?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-let-my-website-display-in-discourse-app-discover-list/325970)

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**Author:** [@nwnuyhs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nwnuyhs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 8:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-let-my-website-display-in-discourse-app-discover-list/325970 "2024-09-11T08:56:38Z")

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I download Discourse app，but I can’t find my website in list. can you tell me how to let my website display in the app?

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## [Invalid Certificate in Free Trial Site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invalid-certificate-in-free-trial-site/325901)

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**Author:** [@kathy.church](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kathy.church)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invalid-certificate-in-free-trial-site/325901 "2024-09-10T21:35:48Z")

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Hello, I signed up today for a free trial of Discourse. The site that was built has an invalid certificate and I can’t view it. I assume this is a bug, how do I get past this? Thanks!

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## [Rebuild failed because there was no swap](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebuild-failed-because-there-was-no-swap/325870)

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**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebuild-failed-because-there-was-no-swap/325870 "2024-09-10T16:07:08Z")

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I just had a rebuild fail with this error: ERR\_PNPM\_RECURSIVE\_EXEC\_FIRST\_FAIL Command was killed with SIGKILL (Forced termination): ember build -prod It is a standard instal…

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## [Unable to delete all of a users posts 500 server error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-delete-all-of-a-users-posts-500-server-error/255279)

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**Author:** [@Headless](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Headless)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-delete-all-of-a-users-posts-500-server-error/255279 "2024-09-10T15:22:31Z")

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Whenever I attempt to delete all of a users posts (As this is what they wanted), they have about 9000 posts that have to be deleted. I understand this is not what I should be doing and I should anonymize the user. Howeve…

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## [Downloading Content](https://meta.discourse.org/t/downloading-content/325806)

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**Author:** [@SUNADMIN](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SUNADMIN)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/downloading-content/325806 "2024-09-10T13:40:04Z")

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Is it possible to download some of the content from a Discourse site? We want to create a backup/download of some but not all the information on our website - any advice? Thanks

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## [Discourse /tmp/avatar\_proxy folder](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-tmp-avatar-proxy-folder/325846)

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**Author:** [@LeBlanc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LeBlanc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 1:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-tmp-avatar-proxy-folder/325846 "2024-09-10T13:29:56Z")

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I found that each time discourse was rebuilt, the user’s default avatar was re-requested after startup. After doing some learning about it, I discovered that there is a default avatar whose data is stored in a temporary …

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## [Latest activity list as for replies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/latest-activity-list-as-for-replies/325733)

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**Author:** [@patrickemin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/latest-activity-list-as-for-replies/325733 "2024-09-10T12:49:11Z")

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Hi, is there a way to have a list of latest replies (not topics) by chronological order (the most recent at the top), featuring the latest poster’s avatar, the title of the topic it has been replied to, and an excerpt of…

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## [Broken layout for admin login](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-layout-for-admin-login/325781)

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**Author:** [@GeniusConsulting](https://meta.discourse.org/u/GeniusConsulting)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 8:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-layout-for-admin-login/325781 "2024-09-10T08:27:45Z")

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After last update to 3.4.0.beta2-dev version, when one of our Admin users login he got a broken layout as on screenshot. Master admin user layout looks just fine. Any idea ?

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## [Bug:Mobile badge granting issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-mobile-badge-granting-issue/325755)

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**Author:** [@nwnuyhs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nwnuyhs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-mobile-badge-granting-issue/325755 "2024-09-10T04:53:33Z")

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At the last reply of the topic, click on Grant Badge. After the badge is granted successfully, it will automatically jump to the top. Each time a badge is granted, you need to manually scroll down to the last reply.

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## [No web\_only.yml](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-web-only-yml/325750)

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**Author:** [@WesPenre](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WesPenre)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-web-only-yml/325750 "2024-09-10T03:46:26Z")

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Our Discourse crashed when we updated the Ubuntu server on Digital Ocean and rebooted it. So, Discourse had to be set up from scratch. That was successful, but it went down again this morning when I tried to learn to ins…

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## [Installing Plugins in Discourse 101 for super-super dummies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-plugins-in-discourse-101-for-super-super-dummies/325748)

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**Author:** [@WesPenre](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WesPenre)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-plugins-in-discourse-101-for-super-super-dummies/325748 "2024-09-10T03:07:43Z")

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Hello Support Team, We had to reinstall our Discourse on Digital Ocean. However, all plugins were gone after the install. I have looked around on Meta and found info on how to install plugins, but even though the tutori…

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## [Change email for SSO user?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-email-for-sso-user/32010)

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**Author:** [@emily2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/emily2)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-email-for-sso-user/32010 "2024-09-09T20:39:57Z")

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@codinghorror, how about changing the email address for a member who is active? I don’t see a way to do that, and I have a couple members who want it.

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## [Plugin to validate a text type custom field value](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-to-validate-a-text-type-custom-field-value/325534)

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**Author:** [@omegerard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/omegerard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-to-validate-a-text-type-custom-field-value/325534 "2024-09-09T19:40:17Z")

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I have a custom user field to hold the projectid of the project the user is a member of. Purpose: a user that enters a valid (paying) projectid has access to rich content categories. Checking whether the projectid ente…

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## [Creating a private forum without paying for hosting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-a-private-forum-without-paying-for-hosting/176549)

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**Author:** [@technoshaman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/technoshaman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2021, 11:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-a-private-forum-without-paying-for-hosting/176549 "2021-08-14T23:16:34Z")

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Can I create a private forum on the public Discourse, without having to pay for hosting, similarly to how i can create a private group on Facebook? If yes, how?

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## [How to update plugins manually from the command line?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-update-plugins-manually-from-the-command-line/325661)

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**Author:** [@Clo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Clo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-update-plugins-manually-from-the-command-line/325661 "2024-09-09T16:44:09Z")

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Hi I’m trying to fix my website that stopped displaying after an update. It looks like one of the plugins might be the issue, and that it has possibly been fixed since then as my testing site seems to display fine after…

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## [I can't figure out how / if the "last visit" indicator line works](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-figure-out-how-if-the-last-visit-indicator-line-works/325666)

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**Author:** [@rahim123](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rahim123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-figure-out-how-if-the-last-visit-indicator-line-works/325666 "2024-09-09T16:06:38Z")

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Hi there, basically my question is in the title of this thread. In theory the “last visit” line sounds like a great idea, but it’s either buggy or else I’m not understanding what it’s supposed to do. The previous visit t…

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