# Forum

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## Create a new forum&#x20;

You can create a forum directly from the `Add` button on the right-hand side of the `Channels` menu, or from the `Manage Spot` shortcut.&#x20;

A side panel appears, allowing you to set up the forum:&#x20;

1. Select the `Forum` button.&#x20;
2. Choose an **icon** (optional), a **name** (mandatory) and a **description** (optional).
3. Define its **accessibility**, i.e. the Spot members are able to see the items in this forum.&#x20;
   * Select `Private` if you want all members of your Spot to be able to see this forum.&#x20;
   * Select `Secret` if you want to select which Spot members can access this forum.&#x20;
4. Click `Create`: that's it, your forum is created! :clap:

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## Forum settings&#x20;

As an admin, you can access the forum settings by clicking on the :pencil2: button to the right of the forum title.&#x20;

A side window opens, displaying the forum details window, which lets you **change the forum name, icon, description and accessibility**.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Once you create the forum, you won't be able to turn a forum into a channel and vice versa.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

Click on the `Save` button at the bottom right of your editing window to make them effective. **You can modify them again at any time** by following the same procedure!&#x20;

## Deleting a forum&#x20;

As an admin, you can delete a forum by accessing its settings. To do so, click on the :pencil2: button to the right of the forum title.&#x20;

A drawer opens, displaying the forum details editing window. You can delete the forum by clicking on the `Delete forum` button. Finally, you must confirm the deleted action of the forum in the confirmation window.&#x20;

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{% hint style="danger" %}
All delete action are final! You will not be able to retrieve the forum or its topics.
{% endhint %}