# Invite-only Forum - Can non staff members invite others?

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-only-forum-can-non-staff-members-invite-others/52287>\
**Category:** Support\
**Tags:** invites\
**Created:** [November 1, 2016, 5:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-only-forum-can-non-staff-members-invite-others/52287 "2016-11-01T05:34:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![rebel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/848f3c/32.png) [@rebel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rebel)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2017, 11:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-only-forum-can-non-staff-members-invite-others/52287/15 "2017-11-26T11:13:42Z")

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Yes I would agree that for my usecase, I would love to have the option of ANY user inviting anyone but having the admin ultimately approve after they have signed up.

I am using discourse for a private - invite only forum obviously. I think most people are using it as a public forum where anyone can sign up.

regards

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