How to install the Forum like an app on your phone

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)

  1. Open the Forum in your Chrome browser
    Go to the forum’s main page.
  2. Look for the “Install App” prompt
    Tap Install if you see the prompt.
    [Screenshot placeholder: “Install App” popup banner on Android]
  3. 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’]
  1. Accept and Confirm
    Follow the instructions to add the app to your home screen.
  2. 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)

  1. 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]
  2. 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]
  1. Enable Push Notifications:
  • Follow the prompts to allow notifications if asked.

Option 2: Use Safari’s “Add to Home Screen”

  1. Go to the forum in Safari.
  2. Tap the Share button
    (Square with an arrow icon at the bottom of your screen.)
    [Screenshot placeholder: Safari share button highlighted]
  3. Choose “Add to Home Screen”
    Tap this option in the menu that appears.
    [Screenshot placeholder: Add to Home Screen option shown]
  4. 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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