# Create Forum Post

**Introduction**

This step creates a new post in a forum channel, allowing users to engage with the content. It's particularly useful for initiating discussions or sharing updates within a community.

**Configuration**

* **Channel**: Select the forum channel where you want to create the post. This field is required.
* **Name**: Provide a name for the post. It should be descriptive and concise, with a maximum length of 100 characters. This field is required.
* **Message**: First message in the post.
  1. **Content**: Input the content of the message. The message must be at least 1 character and can be up to the maximum length allowed by Discord. Supports multiline text. This is a required field.
  2. **Embeds**:
     1. **Title**: Set the title of the embed. Length must be between 1 and the maximum title length allowed by Discord. Supports multiline text.
     2. **URL**: (Optional) A URL to be associated with the title.
     3. **Description**: (Optional) Detailed description for the embed. Maximum length allowed by Discord. Supports multiline text.
     4. **Color**: (Optional) Choose a color for the embed.
     5. **Author**: (Optional) Include author information with optional name, URL, and icon URL.
     6. **Thumbnail URL**: (Optional) URL of the thumbnail image to be displayed in the embed.
     7. **Image URL**: (Optional) URL of the image to be included in the embed.
     8. **Timestamp**: (Optional) Add a timestamp to the embed.
     9. **Footer**: (Optional) Include footer text and an optional icon URL.
     10. **Fields**: (Optional) Add up to 25 fields, each with a name, value, and option to display inline.
  3. **Attachments**: A list of files to be attached to the message. Each attachment can have a description.
  4. **Action Rows**: A list of action rows for adding interactive components to the message. These can include:
     1. **Buttons**: List of buttons with customizable styles, URLs, labels, and emojis.
        1. **Style**: Determines the appearance of the button. Options include:
           1. **Primary**: A blue button, typically used for primary actions.
           2. **Secondary**: A grey button, used for secondary actions.
           3. **Success**: A green button, indicating a successful action or positive choice.
           4. **Danger**: A red button, often used for actions that could have negative consequences, such as deletions.
           5. **Link**: A button that opens a URL. This style requires the `url` parameter.
        2. **ID**: A unique identifier for the button (automatically generated).
        3. **URL**: The web address that the button will open when clicked. This parameter is only applicable and required if the button style is `Link`. It provides a way to direct users to external resources directly from the button click.
        4. **Label**: The text displayed on the button. This is a required field, as it informs users of the button's purpose or action. The label should be concise and clear.
        5. **Emoji**: An optional emoji that can be displayed on the button, adding visual interest or further context to the button's function.
     2. **Select Menu**: A dropdown menu for selecting options, which can be of types like text, user, role, or channel. Each select menu includes:
        * **ID**: A unique identifier for the select menu (automatically generated).
        * **Label**: A descriptive label for the select menu.
        * **Options**: A list of selectable options within the menu.
        * **Placeholder**: Text displayed when no option is selected. Optional.
        * **Disabled**: Whether the select menu is interactive or disabled.

**Outputs**

* **Post**: The newly created post (thread channel), which can be further utilized in your automation flow. This output allows you to reference or manipulate the created post in subsequent steps.
* **Message**: The message that was sent in the newly created post.