How to Setup Group Forum Discussions in BuddyBoss Platform

Introduction

Group Forum Discussions in BuddyBoss allow members to engage in structured conversations, boosting community interaction within social groups. This feature connects dedicated forums to groups, enabling members to post discussions, reply to threads, and subscribe to topics. 

Step-by-Step Procedure

Step 1: Activate Forum Discussions

To enable group forum discussions, you first need to activate the Forum Discussions component.

1. Navigate to BuddyBoss – Components from your Dashboard.
2. Locate Forum Discussions and click the Activate button.
3. Click on Settings next to Forum Discussions to open the configuration page.

Step 2: Enable Group Forums

Once Forum Discussions is activated, you can allow social groups to have their own forums.

1. In the Forum Discussions Settings page, scroll down to Group Forums.
2. Tick the box for Allow Social Groups to Have Their Own Forums.

3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save Settings.

Step 3: Enable Forum for a Specific Group

After enabling group forums globally, you can enable the forum feature for specific groups.

1. Navigate to the Groups Page and select the group you want to enable the forum for.
2. Under the group header, click on the three dots.
3. Select Manage > Forum from the dropdown menu.
4. Enable this group to have a forum by ticking the checkbox.
5. Click Save Settings to confirm.

Step 4: Create a New Group Discussion

Once the forum is enabled, members can create and participate in discussions within the group.

1. Go to the Group Page and access the Discussions tab.

2. Click on New Discussion.

3. Add a Discussion Title – This becomes the topic of the discussion thread.
4. Write the Discussion Content – You can include text, links, and media attachments.

5. Click Post to publish the discussion.

Test the Setting:

• Reload the Discussions Page to see the new discussion listed.
• Confirm that other group members can view, reply, and engage with the post.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why can’t members see the Discussions option in the group?
A: Ensure that Forum Discussions is activated and Group Forums is enabled in BuddyBoss – Settings – Forum Discussions.

Q: Can I disable discussions for specific groups?
A: Yes, navigate to the group’s Manage > Forum settings and untick the box to disable the forum for that group.

Configuring Group Forum Discussions in BuddyBoss enhances community engagement by enabling structured conversations within social groups. 

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