Have category name visible, but not posts within the category

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Hello anna

@Anna_at_Skuid

a category where every user in the community can see the name of the category and that it exists

There is this official theme component:

Category Previews

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 Cre…

If you want users to be able to read the topics from a category but not able to reply or create topics, this is done in the security settings of the category