# How to restrict anonymous users from posting in specific categories in Discourse?

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**Category:** Support\
**Tags:** anonymous-mode\
**Created:** [May 30, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-restrict-anonymous-users-from-posting-in-specific-categories-in-discourse/310033 "2024-05-30T20:55:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![Heliosurge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/heliosurge/32/571810_2.png) [@Heliosurge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heliosurge)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 1:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-restrict-anonymous-users-from-posting-in-specific-categories-in-discourse/310033/2 "2024-05-31T01:14:40Z")

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So if I am understanding correctly the anonymous users are replying/creating topics by email?

In Category Settings Tab there is setting for email posts. I can’t see the options as I do not have reply by email setup. Here is a pic

 ![This image shows category settings for a discussion forum or online community, allowing the administrator to configure options like the default topic list filter, subcategory display style, and ability to post new topics via email. (Captioned by AI)](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/4X/7/a/7/7a7e7677909619eda89cd5c68826636b43696549.jpeg)

I am guessing you might be able to set it here whether or not a reply/post can be done by email maybe.

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