# Query on how to create a category which can be seen, but posts can't

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**Created:** [2월 26, 2018, 2:16오후 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/query-on-how-to-create-a-category-which-can-be-seen-but-posts-cant/81546 "2018-02-26T14:16:58Z")\
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Hello all,

I wondered if it possible to have categories where users can see the category, but they can’t see posts within unless they are of a certain group?

The use case is a large membership site which has multiple interest groups or regional groups which would be organised by category - people may not know the interest group exists if they can’t see the category, and the idea being they would then request access and be approved, then being able to view all the posts within.

I’ve tried searching but not coming up with answers, possibly using the wrong phrases!

Thanks in advance!

Ruth

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