diff --git a/doc/devel/index.rst b/doc/devel/index.rst
index 85d111b9bb43..53f08af76122 100644
--- a/doc/devel/index.rst
+++ b/doc/devel/index.rst
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ require writing code at all. For example:
 If you have any questions on the
 process or how to fix something feel free to ask on `gitter
 <https://gitter.im/matplotlib/matplotlib>`_ for short questions and on
-`discourse <discourse.matplotlib.org>`_ for longer questions.
+`discourse <https://discourse.matplotlib.org>`_ for longer questions.
 
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