Categories only for certain User Groups

Introduction

This tutorial will show you to how to create a forum only for certain user groups.

Step 1: Add New User Group

Backend -> Users -> Groups -> Add New Group

Step 2: Group Title

Now you’ll see a new window User Group Details.

• Enter a Group Title
• Click Save & Close

The new Group has been created.

Step 3: Add Users to the Group

• Go back to the user management
• Mark all your certain users
• Use the Batch function

• Select User Group
• Click Process

Step 4: Category Permissions

In conclusion only the category permissions need to be set (see also Sections & Categories). Backend -> Kunena -> Categories -> Click on Category

• Select tab Category Permissions
• Primary User Group: - Your new group
• Secondary User Group: - Your new group

This setting is needed in all sections and categories which are exclusive to this group.