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 ## Community
 
-[Slack](https://w1689142780-euk177225.slack.com/archives/C05GEL4TGTG): to get invited go [here](https://communityinviter.com/apps/w1689142780-euk177225/higress).
+Join our Discord community! This is where you can connect with developers and other enthusiastic users of Higress.
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 ### Thanks