# Hide topic/post

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-topic-post/261871>\
**Category:** Product Support\
**Created:** [April 16, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-topic-post/261871 "2023-04-16T18:13:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![piffy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/piffy/32/254198_2.png) [@piffy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/piffy)\
**Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-topic-post/261871/3 "2023-04-16T18:18:00Z")

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I typically do this by using a hidden category. Then when it’s time to post it, move the topic to a public category

I also sometimes draft a complex post in a message to one of my alt accounts

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