Introduction to Discourse

Discourse is an open-source platform designed for creating and managing discussion forums and online communities. Used by a large number of organizations for customer engagement, community building, and internal team discussions, Discourse provides a robust and customizable space for conversations.

Importance of ID Verification for Discourse Users

For administrators and community managers using Discourse, ensuring the authenticity and security of user identities is crucial. Verifying ID can combat spamming, reduce troll activities, and foster a trustworthy environment. Using IdentityCheck with Discourse through Zapier can efficiently authenticate user identities, enhancing the overall quality and safety of your community.

Setting Up ID Verification with IdentityCheck and Discourse

Integrating IdentityCheck with Discourse through Zapier is straightforward. Follow these steps to set up your ID verification process:

1. Create Accounts: Ensure you have active accounts on IdentityCheck, Zapier, and Discourse.
2. Connect IdentityCheck to Zapier:
   • Log into your Zapier account and navigate to the ‘My Apps’ section.
   • Search for IdentityCheck and select it.
   • Follow Zapier’s prompts to connect your IdentityCheck account.
3. Connect Discourse to Zapier:
   • While you’re in the ‘My Apps’ section on Zapier, search for and select Discourse.
   • Follow the steps to link your Discourse account to Zapier.
4. Create a New Zap for ID Verification:
   • Click on ‘Make a Zap’ in your Zapier dashboard.
   • Set Discourse as the trigger app and choose an event trigger like ‘New User.’ Save your settings.
   • Select IdentityCheck as the action app and configure the necessary action such as ‘Verify ID.’

Using ID Verification with Discourse

Once your integration is set up, using ID verification is automated and requires minimal manual intervention. Here’s how it works:

1. Triggering Event: Whenever a new user registers on your Discourse forum, the event will trigger automatically.
2. IdentityCheck Action: Zapier will pass the user information to IdentityCheck, initiating the ID verification process immediately.
3. Verification Result: Based on the outcome from IdentityCheck, take appropriate actions on Discourse such as approving, flagging, or moderating the new user registration.
4. Monitor and Manage: Regularly check the logs on both Zapier and IdentityCheck dashboards to ensure smooth processing and timely intervention if required.

By integrating IdentityCheck with Discourse via Zapier, maintain a secure and reliable community space efficiently. Use this guide to enhance the authenticity and engagement of your forum members.