Posting & replying
Welcome to the Dynatrace Community—a place where passionate users, experts, and Dynatrace employees connect, share knowledge, and solve challenges together.
Whether you have a question to ask, a tip to share, or a product idea, here’s how to get involved and make the most of your contributions.
How to post new content
Getting started is simple!
Once you're logged in, you’ll see an "Ask a question" button right on the homepage—click it to start a new discussion.
Depending on the forum, you can post by selecting:
💡Tip: If you post directly from a forum, your content automatically lands in the right category. Otherwise, you’ll need to manually select the best-fit forum before submitting.
Let your post shine! Tips for effective posting
💡Tip: Before posting, try searching the Community to see if your question has already been posted and answered. Our search engine suggests similar topics as you type. Learn more about how to search and navigate efficiently.
To get the best responses, make sure to:
- Pick the correct forum so the right experts see your post.
- Use relevant tags to help others find your content.
- Be clear and detailed—a well-explained question or idea gets better answers.
- Illustrate your problem with images—a visual reference helps others understand your issue quickly.
- Format for readability—use bullet points or code samples to make your post easy to understand.
- Mention experts if you know someone who might have the answer. Just type @username to notify them directly.
💡Tip: Always double-check your post for any confidential or sensitive information before publication!
For Product ideas, a built-in widget will guide you through best practices.
How to reply & engage
Replying is even easier! Click "Comment" or "Reply", type your response, and hit the "Post" button.
💡Tip: Want to stay updated with the discussion? Tick the "Email me when someone replies" box to get notified about responses.
Is this answer helpful? Accept it as a solution
If you asked a question and received a great answer, mark it as an Accepted Solution. There can be more than one solution. This highlights the best response for other Community members and helps contributors gain recognition.
Accepted solutions make problem-solving easier and faster. They're marked with a green tick on the side.
Need help?
- Check the FAQ.
- Explore the comprehensive Dynatrace Community User Guide.
- Don’t hesitate and reach out to us via team-community@dynatrace.com.
