[image] Tried to search on the internet and even asked via ChatGPT Pro. I’m struggling to delete these categories as indicated by the screenshots, hence posting here for help.

Do you have a chat channel for the #staff category? Make sure you check both the Open and Closed chats in your forum. If I remember correctly, on its own, the #staff category cannot be deleted as it is a default category when you create a Discourse forum.

[image] HamMan2118: If I remember correctly, on its own, the #staff category cannot be deleted as it is a default category when you create a Discourse forum. Correct the Staff Category is a special Category. It is also where you will find the “Terms of Service”, “FAQ”. And you can also use i…

But is there a way to hide them or not make them visible to the public?

Hi @stanigator :wave: welcome to Discourse Meta :slight_smile: So what does this tab say about the category permissions? [image] I can see from your sreenshot that it is secured because it has the lock icon. This topic may help: [image] Understanding groups and category…

The Staff Category is intended for full moderators & Admin only . If you’re looking for a public chat channel you can use a category that has permissions like Everyone; See/create/reply

[image] stanigator: Still struggling with the chat settings. which settings specifically? chat documentation is here: [image] Exploring features in Discourse Chat Using Discourse bookmark This is a comprehensive guide to the features available in Disco…

Deleting chats in staff category. But may not be as important to address now.

How to delete default categories with chats?

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stanigator (Stanley) May 24, 2025, 1:23am 6

Met with this. Still struggling with the chat settings.

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How to delete default categories with chats?

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