# Consulta sobre cómo crear una categoría que sea visible pero donde no se puedan publicar mensajes

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**Category:** Product Support\
**Created:** [26 Febrero, 2018 14:16 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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**Post date:** [26 Febrero, 2018 14:40 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/query-on-how-to-create-a-category-which-can-be-seen-but-posts-cant/81546/3 "2018-02-26T14:40:33Z")

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> [@RCheesley](#):
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> 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?

You cant do this with category’s per say but groups will provide you with what you need.

You can create a public group where members can apply for membership and you that to prevent regular members from accessing the category

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