From 9b36d08948d059321193de1be4083e6b51888bc9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Chip <ChipSkylark37@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:29:15 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] docs: Add to FAQ: When / how to use Linked Ingredients
 (#4897)

Co-authored-by: Kuchenpirat <24235032+Kuchenpirat@users.noreply.github.com>
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 .../docs/documentation/getting-started/faq.md | 40 +++++++++++++++++++
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diff --git a/docs/docs/documentation/getting-started/faq.md b/docs/docs/documentation/getting-started/faq.md
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@@ -65,6 +65,24 @@
     4. Click 'Update'
 
 
+??? question "Why Link Ingredients to a Recipe Step?"
+
+    ### Why Link Ingredients to a Recipe Step?
+
+    Mealie allows you to link ingredients to specific steps in a recipe, ensuring you know exactly when to add each ingredient during the cooking process.
+
+    **Link Ingredients to Steps in a Recipe**
+    
+    1. Go to a recipe
+    2. Click the Edit button/icon
+    3. Scroll down to the step you want to link ingredients to
+    4. Click the ellipsis button next to the step and click 'Link Ingredients'
+    5. Check off the Ingredient(s) that you want to link to that step
+    6. Optionally, click 'Next step' to continue linking remaining ingredients to steps, or click 'Save' to Finish
+    7. Click 'Save' on the Recipe
+
+    You can optionally link the same ingredient to multiple steps, which is useful for prepping an ingredient in one step and using it in another.
+    
 ??? question "What is fuzzy search and how do I use it?"
 
     ### What is fuzzy search and how do I use it?
@@ -211,6 +229,15 @@
 
 ## Security and Maintenance
 
+??? question "How can I use Mealie externally?"
+
+    ### How can I use Mealie externally
+
+    Exposing Mealie or any service to the internet can pose significant security risks. Before proceeding, carefully evaluate the potential impacts on your system. Due to the unique nature of each network, we cannot provide specific steps for your setup. 
+
+    There is a community guide available for one way to potentially set this up, and you could reach out on Discord for further discussion on what may be best for your network.
+
+
 ??? question "Can I use fail2ban with Mealie?"
 
     ### Can I use fail2ban with Mealie?
@@ -235,6 +262,19 @@
 
 ## Technical Considerations
 
+
+??? question "Why setup Email?"
+
+    ### Why setup Email?
+
+    Mealie uses email to send account invites and password resets. If you don't use these features, you don't need to set up email. There are also other methods to perform these actions that do not require the setup of Email. 
+
+    Email settings can be adjusted via environment variables on the backend container:
+
+    - [Backend Config](./installation/backend-config.md)
+
+    Note that many email providers (e.g., Gmail, Outlook) are disabling SMTP Auth and requiring Modern Auth, which Mealie currently does not support. You may need to use an SMTP relay or third-party SMTP provider, such as SMTP2GO.
+
 ??? question "Why an API?"
 
     ### Why an API?