The Settings tab contains site-wide defaults for the Forums module. These apply to all forums unless a forum overrides them with its own per-forum notification settings.
Note: The Settings tab is only visible to administrators with the highest access level (group 90 and above).
Getting to Settings
- Navigate to Administer Site > Forums.
- Click the Settings tab.
General Settings
Access Type
Sets the default minimum account level required to view forums. Individual forums can override this value with their own Access Type setting.
Recent Posts
Controls how many recent posts appear in the right column of the community homepage. Choose a number from 1 to 10, or select Don't Show on Home to disable the widget entirely.
Intro Text
Optional introductory text shown at the top of the public forums page. Use this to explain the purpose of the forums or set community expectations. Supports rich text formatting.
Notification Settings Tab
The Notification Settings tab (within Settings) sets the default email address(es) that receive an alert when a new post is submitted to any forum. Individual forums can override these with their own addresses.
Email Alerts
- On — An alert email is sent to the configured address when a member submits a post.
- Off — No alert emails are sent.
When alerts are turned On, three additional fields appear:
- To — The primary recipient email address for new-post notifications. Required when alerts are on. Accepts multiple addresses separated by commas.
- Bcc — An optional blind-carbon-copy address. Accepts multiple addresses separated by commas.
- Subject — The subject line of the notification email. Required when alerts are on.
Saving Settings
Click Save at the bottom of the Settings page.