It is possible to configure your clubs forums on a global level and on an individual level.
You can read how to amend individual forum access - here.
For this article we are going to show you how to how to configure access rights on a global level.
Usergroups and Permissions
There are five core Usergroups in the Forum:
Admin – forum administrator
Moderator – users who can moderate forum topics and posts
Customer – users registered during product purchase (only applicable if you have an online shop)
Registered – regular registered users (the majority of your members)
Guest – non registered visitors
Usergroup Permissions
Each Usergroup has its own set of permissions.
Usergroup permissions are designed to control user access and actions in the Dashboard (the admin side of the website) and the Frontend (the Forum itself).
You can click on Edit link (appears on mouse over) or just click on Usergroup name to see permission list with checkboxes.
The red marked options are related to forum settings in the Dashboard. We recommend that only Admin & Moderators are ever given access to Dashboard settings.
Everything in Blue is related to the front end of the website ie, the Forum itself.
There are standard defaults in place which should cover most clubs needs however you may amend/edit as you see fit for your club.
For more detailed support on Usergroup - see our Plugin providers help site