You can install the Forum to your phone, just like an app! Here’s how to get set up on both Android and iPhone.
For Android (using Chrome)
- Open the Forum in your Chrome browser
Go to the forum’s main page. - Look for the “Install App” prompt
Tap Install if you see the prompt.
[Screenshot placeholder: “Install App” popup banner on Android] - If you don’t see the prompt:
- Tap the three dots (menu) at the top-right corner.
- Select “Install app” or “Add to Home screen.”
[Screenshot placeholder: Chrome browser menu highlighting ‘Install app’]
- Accept and Confirm
Follow the instructions to add the app to your home screen. - Push Notifications:
Once installed, you can receive push notifications as long as notifications are enabled for your browser.
[Screenshot placeholder: Notification prompt]
For iPhone/iPad (2 Options)
Option 1: Discourse Hub App (Best for Push Notifications)
- Download Discourse Hub from the App Store:
Go to the App Store and search for “Discourse Hub” or use this Discourse Hub iOS link.
[Screenshot placeholder: Discourse Hub app page in App Store] - Open Discourse Hub and Add Forum:
- Open the app, then tap “Add your first site.”
- Enter your forum’s web address and log in.
[Screenshot placeholder: Adding site in Discourse Hub]
- Enable Push Notifications:
- Follow the prompts to allow notifications if asked.
Option 2: Use Safari’s “Add to Home Screen”
- Go to the forum in Safari.
- Tap the Share button
(Square with an arrow icon at the bottom of your screen.)
[Screenshot placeholder: Safari share button highlighted] - Choose “Add to Home Screen”
Tap this option in the menu that appears.
[Screenshot placeholder: Add to Home Screen option shown] - Confirm and Edit Name if needed, tap Add.
The Forum icon will appear on your home screen!
Frequently Asked Questions
- iOS Push Notifications?
Use Discourse Hub and add the Forum. - Android Push Notifications?
Available once the Forum is added as an app from Chrome, as long as notifications are enabled.
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