# Private discourse - read/write access for authorized users only possible?

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/private-discourse-read-write-access-for-authorized-users-only-possible/56643>\
**Category:** Product Support\
**Created:** [31 Gennaio 2017, 9:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/private-discourse-read-write-access-for-authorized-users-only-possible/56643 "2017-01-31T09:42:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![zogstrip](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/zogstrip/32/512781_2.png) [@zogstrip](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zogstrip)\
**Post date:** [31 Gennaio 2017, 9:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/private-discourse-read-write-access-for-authorized-users-only-possible/56643/2 "2017-01-31T09:44:57Z")

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Here are a few site settings that you might find useful

- `invite only`: Public registration is disabled, all new users must be explicitly invited by other members or staff.
- `login required`: Require authentication to read content on this site, disallow anonymous access.
- `must approve users`: Staff must approve all new user accounts before they are allowed to access the site.

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