diff --git a/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md b/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md index d5c899cbc98..27a532dd861 100644 --- a/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md +++ b/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Replace `192.168.1.1` with the IP address of your Droplet. You will be asked for permission to connect, type `yes`, then enter the root password from the email Digital Ocean sent you when the Droplet was set up. You may be prompted to change the root password, too. - + # Set up Swap (if needed) @@ -46,8 +46,6 @@ Create a `/var/discourse` folder, clone the [Official Discourse Docker Image][dd cd /var/discourse cp samples/standalone.yml containers/app.yml - - # Edit Discourse Configuration Edit the Discourse config file `app.yml`: @@ -64,7 +62,7 @@ We recommend Nano because it's simple; just use your arrow keys to edit. - If you are using a 1 GB instance, set `UNICORN_WORKERS` to 2 and `db_shared_buffers` to 128MB so you have more memory room. - + After completing your edits, press CtrlO then Enter to save and CtrlX to exit. @@ -90,13 +88,13 @@ After that completes, start Discourse: ./launcher start app - + Congratulations! You now have your own instance of Discourse! It should be accessible via the domain name `discourse.example.com` you entered earlier, provided you configured DNS. If not, you can also visit the server IP directly, e.g. `http://192.168.1.1`. - + # Register New Account and Become Admin @@ -104,7 +102,7 @@ There is a reminder at the top about the `DISCOURSE_DEVELOPER_EMAILS` you entere (If you *don't* get any email from your install, and are unable to register a new admin account, please see our [Email Troubleshooting checklist](https://meta.discourse.org/t/troubleshooting-email-on-a-new-discourse-install/16326).) - + You should see Staff topics and the Admin Quick Start Guide. It contains the next steps for further configuring and customizing your Discourse install. Read it closely. @@ -114,10 +112,10 @@ You should see Staff topics and the Admin Quick Start Guide. It contains the nex We strongly suggest you: -- turn on automatic security updates for your OS. In Ubuntu use the `dpkg-reconfigure -plow unattended-upgrades` command. -- if you are using a password and not a SSH key, be sure to enforce a strong root password. In Ubuntu use the `apt-get install libpam-cracklib` package. +- Turn on automatic security updates for your OS. In Ubuntu use the `dpkg-reconfigure -plow unattended-upgrades` command. +- If you are using a password and not a SSH key, be sure to enforce a strong root password. In Ubuntu use the `apt-get install libpam-cracklib` package. -To **upgrade Discourse to the latest version**, visit `/admin/upgrade` and follow the instructions. +You will get email reminders as new versions of Discourse are released. Please stay current to get the latest features and security fixes. To **upgrade Discourse to the latest version**, visit `/admin/upgrade` in your browser and click the Upgrade button. The `launcher` command in the `/var/discourse` folder can be used for various kinds of maintenance: