Download Discourse
The initial step involves creating the /var/discourse directory, which will serve as the home for all Discourse-related files:
sudo mkdir /var/discourse
Subsequently, clone the official Discourse Docker Image into the designated directory:
sudo git clone https://github.com/discourse/discourse_docker.git /var/discourse
Step 2 — Installing and Configuring Discourse: Building Your Community Hub
Transitioning to the /var/discourse directory, execute the included setup script to initiate the installation process:
cd /var/discourse
sudo ./discourse-setup
The setup script prompts for vital configurations, encompassing the hostname for your Discourse instance, the email address for the admin account, and SMTP server details for email services. Upon confirmation, the script generates a configuration file named app.yml, kickstarting the installation process automatically. It's noteworthy that post-installation, settings can be modified by editing the /containers/app.yml file.