# Hide all topics in a specific category but show the category

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-all-topics-in-a-specific-category-but-show-the-category/259189
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [March 23, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-all-topics-in-a-specific-category-but-show-the-category/259189 "2023-03-23T17:06:15Z")
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### Author: ![charles\_mabwa1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/charles_mabwa1/32/268776_2.png) [@charles\_mabwa1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/charles_mabwa1)
#### Post date: [March 23, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-all-topics-in-a-specific-category-but-show-the-category/259189/1 "2023-03-23T17:06:15Z")

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Hello Guys,

Here is what i intend to achieve:

1. Hide all topics in a specific category.
2. Show the category description but don’t show the topics
3. Lock the category so no one can tag it.

How can I achieve this

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### Author: ![mattdm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/mattdm/32/216484_2.png) [@mattdm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mattdm)
#### Post date: [March 23, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-all-topics-in-a-specific-category-but-show-the-category/259189/2 "2023-03-23T21:04:44Z")

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Is this what you are looking for?

> [@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…