Can you make the whole forum private?

HollieB

I'd like to create a forum for friends to have discussions, but make it private. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks!

oliverraduner

I think there is a Setting "private" or something like this in the config.php
Not sure what it does exactly, but sounds for me like making the forum really private.

And then you also have to set the Registration mode for new users to "Invitation", in order to prevent unwanted signups.

candyman

I have the same problem but I think that it can be solved using the users setting only: only people assigned to a group you create can read the posts.

Kyle

Correct, maybe one of the below plugin's are what your looking for @HollieB

Private Community Plugin
http://vanillaforums.org/addon/privatecommunity-plugin

User Permissions Plugin
http://vanillaforums.org/addon/userpermissions-plugin

NorthwestVeloSite

@HollieB I'm using the Private Community Plugin with great success.

HollieB

Thank you so much! I used the Private Community Plugin and it seems to be great!