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.
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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.
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Heliosurge
(Dan DeMontmorency)
May 24, 2025, 12:41am
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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 it to upload other assets.
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But is there a way to hide them or not make them visible to the public?
Lilly
(Lillian Louis)
May 24, 2025, 1:06am
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Hi @stanigator welcome to Discourse Meta
So what does this tab say about the category permissions?
I can see from your sreenshot that it is secured because it has the lock icon.
This topic may help:
This guide explains how to manage category visibility and user permissions using groups in Discourse.
Required user level: Administrator
Groups and category permissions are crucial for managing access and content creation within your Discourse community. This guide will help you understand how to use these features effectively.
Summary
Category permissions control visibility and user actions
Permissions are managed through group access lists
Different perm…
Met with this. Still struggling with the chat settings.
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Heliosurge
(Dan DeMontmorency)
May 24, 2025, 1:54am
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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
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Lilly
(Lillian Louis)
May 24, 2025, 4:10am
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which settings specifically?
chat documentation is here:
This is a comprehensive guide to the features available in Discourse Chat.
Required user level: All users
Discourse Chat offers a variety of functionalities to enhance user communication within the community. This guide provides an overview of these features and how to make the most of them.
Summary
This reference guide covers:
Types of chat
Accessing and using chat
Chat preferences
Exclusive chat functionalities
Features shared with posts and topics
Ty…
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Deleting chats in staff category. But may not be as important to address now.