# \#trust-levels **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/trust-levels/56.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [See TL3 Progress](https://meta.discourse.org/t/see-tl3-progress/410166)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/see-tl3-progress/410166 "2026-08-30T13:58:19Z")
:information\_source: Summary Shows the user and staff their TL3 progress if they are TL2, along with extra information :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link GitHub - NateDhaliwal/discourse-see-tl3-progress · G… --- ## [Understanding Discourse Trust Levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-discourse-trust-levels/90752)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-discourse-trust-levels/90752 "2026-08-29T20:39:28Z")
Originally published at: Understanding Discourse Trust Levels The user trust system is a fundamental cornerstone of Discourse. Trust levels are a way of… Sandboxing new users in your community so that they cannot acc… --- ## [Allow users to see trust level 3 progress on user profile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-see-trust-level-3-progress-on-user-profile/16968)
**Author:** [@hunterboerner](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hunterboerner)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-see-trust-level-3-progress-on-user-profile/16968 "2026-08-17T01:44:42Z")
I think we should be able to see this on our user profile. It’s nice to see what more we have to do. --- ## [Discourse Trust Levels: A Detailed Explanation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-trust-levels-a-detailed-explanation/396792)
**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-trust-levels-a-detailed-explanation/396792 "2026-06-26T15:54:58Z")
This topic explains how the Discourse trust level system works behind the scenes. It provides an overview of how each level is calculated and describes in more detail what requirements need to be met to progress. While m… --- ## [Trust Level groups are not shown on group list even if they are set to be](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-groups-are-not-shown-on-group-list-even-if-they-are-set-to-be/389652)
**Author:** [@Steradiant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steradiant)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-groups-are-not-shown-on-group-list-even-if-they-are-set-to-be/389652 "2026-05-26T05:54:14Z")
Even if you set a trust level group to be visible by everyone, they are still not shown on the global group list. --- ## [Split “delete all posts and topics allowed groups” into own-content and global-content permissions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-delete-all-posts-and-topics-allowed-groups-into-own-content-and-global-content-permissions/403671)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-delete-all-posts-and-topics-allowed-groups-into-own-content-and-global-content-permissions/403671 "2026-05-23T08:43:01Z")
I would like to suggest splitting the delete all posts and topics allowed groups setting into narrower permissions. At the moment, the setting is broad: it allows selected groups to delete posts and topics created by ot… --- ## [Default changes for trust level 3 requirements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-changes-for-trust-level-3-requirements/397098)
**Author:** [@martin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-changes-for-trust-level-3-requirements/397098 "2026-04-30T01:15:29Z")
We want to adjust the defaults for the maximum number of topics viewed and posts read required to reach trust level three to make it easier for users on very active forums to reach this trust level. To achieve this, we … --- ## [Trust Level Permissions Reference](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-permissions-reference/224824)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-permissions-reference/224824 "2025-08-27T19:17:11Z")
:bookmark: This reference aims to be a comprehensive list of Discourse features, marked by Trust Level, and including the relevant admin settings which influence them. Trust level names TL0: New (newuser) TL1: Basic … --- ## [How to tune TL3 thresholds? Need data](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-tune-tl3-thresholds-need-data/399973)
**Author:** [@Ed\_S](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ed_S)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-tune-tl3-thresholds-need-data/399973 "2026-04-05T13:56:32Z")
It looks like we’ve allowed TL2 to create tags, versus the default of TL3, which might have been a good idea in the early days, but perhaps now allows too many people that capability. We have 133 users at TL2. We only … --- ## [TL2 promotion seemingly only counts public contributions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tl2-promotion-seemingly-only-counts-public-contributions/396458)
**Author:** [@Steradiant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steradiant)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tl2-promotion-seemingly-only-counts-public-contributions/396458 "2026-02-25T10:46:30Z")
We came across a collection of rather active users who for some reason did not get promoted to TL2. Under closer scrutiny, we realised that they did not meet the criteria when restricted to public areas of the forum. E.… --- ## [Customizing trust level promotion messages for new users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-trust-level-promotion-messages-for-new-users/193270)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-trust-level-promotion-messages-for-new-users/193270 "2026-02-20T09:50:24Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to set up customized trust level promotion messages for new users, replacing the default Discourse narrative bot welcome process. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administra… --- ## [QOL: dealing with trust levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/qol-dealing-with-trust-levels/396405)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/qol-dealing-with-trust-levels/396405 "2026-02-18T20:37:01Z")
This is just a suggestion, to see what others think. As an Admin, when I go to Groups, I can see the Trust Level groups (makes sense) but when I open them, I would expect to be able to access information there to see/man… --- ## [How do I see who is TL1 (and not TL2)?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-see-who-is-tl1-and-not-tl2/396404)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-see-who-is-tl1-and-not-tl2/396404 "2026-02-18T15:43:19Z")
I went to look at the groups in my community to see who amongst my members was TL1 and not yet TL2, but there doesn’t seem to be a simple way to do that – am I missing something? Seems like it would be helpful (viewing t… --- ## [Limit certain reactions to specific trust levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/limit-certain-reactions-to-specific-trust-levels/315139)
**Author:** [@Isambard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Isambard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/limit-certain-reactions-to-specific-trust-levels/315139 "2026-02-14T18:03:19Z")
Is there a way to limit the reactions available depending on Group/TL? e.g. you get only the heart unless you are in the XYZ group in which case you can also make a ThumbsUp reaction. --- ## [Find the users which are more likely to become TL3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/find-the-users-which-are-more-likely-to-become-tl3/91495)
**Author:** [@barreeeiroo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/barreeeiroo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/find-the-users-which-are-more-likely-to-become-tl3/91495 "2026-02-12T15:50:29Z")
Is there a method to get a sorted list of users who might become Trust Level 3? Maybe using the Data Explorer plugin and a query (?) --- ## [Feature request: TL1 requires write posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-tl1-requires-write-posts/394633)
**Author:** [@Dmitry\_Krasnoperov](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Dmitry_Krasnoperov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-tl1-requires-write-posts/394633 "2026-01-29T10:14:13Z")
Hi there, We need to limit Trust Level 1 to users who have written at least several messages on our forum. Right now, all TL1 conditions are based only on activity and time spent. Thanks --- ## [Locking at Trust Level 0](https://meta.discourse.org/t/locking-at-trust-level-0/382894)
**Author:** [@jenmck](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jenmck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 9:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/locking-at-trust-level-0/382894 "2025-09-24T09:53:24Z")
Hello, We have a user locked at trust level 0. I know that there are posting limits for users at TL0, but I’m having a hard time discerning whether the post limits are comprehensive, or per day. This post indicates tha… --- ## [Changes coming to settings for giving access to features (from trust levels to groups)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changes-coming-to-settings-for-giving-access-to-features-from-trust-levels-to-groups/283408)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changes-coming-to-settings-for-giving-access-to-features-from-trust-levels-to-groups/283408 "2025-03-02T11:24:54Z")
Many features in Discourse rely on a setting to give access by trust level. This has proven to be too inflexible over the years, so we are moving to a new practice of giving access to members of specific groups instead. … --- ## [TL3 But Not TL3 Oddity](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tl3-but-not-tl3-oddity/376904)
**Author:** [@Rubi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rubi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tl3-but-not-tl3-oddity/376904 "2025-08-01T19:15:36Z")
I hope this is in the right place, if not please feel free to move. We have an odd situation and I am not sure where to begin with looking into it. User X is reported in the system as being TL3 However, they have not … --- ## [Category Security Permissions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-security-permissions/371929)
**Author:** [@flysto\_ryan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/flysto_ryan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-security-permissions/371929 "2025-06-27T14:25:00Z")
Does setting category security permissions for trust\_level\_1 extend to higher trust levels? Or do I need to setup all of my categories similar to the screenshot? Thanks, Ryan --- ## [Using API to limit trust\_levels?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-api-to-limit-trust-levels/371684)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 9:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-api-to-limit-trust-levels/371684 "2025-06-26T09:08:40Z")
Continuing the discussion from How to limit trust level on group?: I wonder if any experienced user/dev can give me some light here? I want to limit trust\_levels usint badges and/or automation and I see it’s not possib… --- ## [Customizing Trust Levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-trust-levels/362715)
**Author:** [@danvanmoll](https://meta.discourse.org/u/danvanmoll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-trust-levels/362715 "2025-06-17T21:31:15Z")
Hello! I renamed all default trust levels but for some reason users with trust level 0 and 1 show up with the same custom title? Here is what I intended to achieve: Trust Level 0 = Newbie Trust level 1 = Geek Apprent… --- ## [Limit trust\_levels on specified group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/limit-trust-levels-on-specified-group/369887)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/limit-trust-levels-on-specified-group/369887 "2025-06-12T14:30:01Z")
Okay, I have this lurkers badge and it’s currently working: -- Lurkers: users who viewed topics but did not reply in the last 30 days, -- but stop awarding (and revoke) once they’ve received ≥3 accepted answers WITH rec… --- ## [Separate trust\_levels from other groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/separate-trust-levels-from-other-groups/369077)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/separate-trust-levels-from-other-groups/369077 "2025-06-06T00:20:32Z")
I wonder how difficult it can be to add grouping to groups page, and what’s the best approach to do it. Can a theme component be enough or is a custom plugin needed? With add-ons we have groups on categories, tags and… --- ## [I can't find the settings to allow members to make new topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-find-the-settings-to-allow-members-to-make-new-topics/367988)
**Author:** [@stanigator](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stanigator)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-find-the-settings-to-allow-members-to-make-new-topics/367988 "2025-05-29T17:32:01Z")
I have already looked in the security and even group settings as an admin, but can’t seem to find the right places to correct this. I was told that members in the trust level 0 group that they can only reply to posts, bu… --- ## [How to limit trust level on group?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-limit-trust-level-on-group/364927)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 6:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-limit-trust-level-on-group/364927 "2025-05-11T06:04:14Z")
I wonder how to limit the trust\_level on a specific group, including others with higher hierarchy. I want to limit lurkers and invite them to participate in Q&A for everyone, but with them raising their karma aka gamifi… --- ## [About the trust level and how to check](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-the-trust-level-and-how-to-check/361285)
**Author:** [@Hardeep\_Pannu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Hardeep_Pannu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-the-trust-level-and-how-to-check/361285 "2025-04-11T14:17:26Z")
hi anyone how to check the trust level bcz i need trust level 2 for creating my VA in infinite flight simulator nd where i can check my trust level --- ## [Private server trust levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/private-server-trust-levels/358608)
**Author:** [@wbadmin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/wbadmin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/private-server-trust-levels/358608 "2025-03-28T18:20:23Z")
We have setup a private server for our company, and the only people who can log into the system are employees. I am wondering if there is a good guide when it comes to setting/customizing default trust levels for new use… --- ## [See forum as user in Trust Level X](https://meta.discourse.org/t/see-forum-as-user-in-trust-level-x/359172)
**Author:** [@alltiagocom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alltiagocom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/see-forum-as-user-in-trust-level-x/359172 "2025-03-27T18:32:04Z")
Discord allows an admin to see the server as a certain type of user based on the role. Can Discourse emulate this based on Trust Levels? I saw this post about impersonating a user, but that would require me to create fo… --- ## [Add posting limits to Trust Levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-posting-limits-to-trust-levels/312060)
**Author:** [@Ahmed26](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ahmed26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-posting-limits-to-trust-levels/312060 "2025-03-26T13:38:28Z")
Trust level 1 can open 1 topic per day, 20 replies per day Trust level 2 can open 5 topics per day and give 50 replies Trust level 3 can open 10 topics per day and give 70 replies Trust level 4 can open 20 topics per … [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/tag/trust-levels/56.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=trust-levels)