The default setting for a forum is to allow all members of the organization to view and post to the forum.

To restrict access to certain groups:

1. Click the Manage Forums link in the Feature List/Administer menu.
2. Click the Restrict Access link in the Action column for the forum.
3. Select the organization name in the right-hand list box and click the Restrict Access to Group button.
4. Select the group from the Limit Access To drop-down list and click the OK button.
5. If you want to add another group to the access list, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. If you want to allow access to all groups in the organization, repeat steps 3 and 4, but select All Groups from the Limit Access To drop-down list.