# Kunnen categorienamen openbaar zijn terwijl onderwerpen privé blijven

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-category-names-be-public-while-topics-remain-private/344645
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [28 december 2024 om 09:25 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-category-names-be-public-while-topics-remain-private/344645 "2024-12-28T09:25:14Z")
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### Author: ![Moin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/moin/32/554653_2.png) [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)
#### Post date: [28 december 2024 om 09:32 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-category-names-be-public-while-topics-remain-private/344645/2 "2024-12-28T09:32:40Z")

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There is

> [@Category Previews](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-previews/155296):
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> This component will allow you to add “category previews” to your categories page so users are able to see that a category exists without having access to the actual category. The preview looks like a standard category, but can link to a specified page where a user can be educated on how to gain access. I’ve included a simple example below, but there are many different ways this component can be configured. Please be sure to read all of the information included in the Theme Settings. Theme Crea…

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