Click on Configuration on the Forum Options menu.
None of the Configuration options are compulsory; however they will assist you in controlling the forum and provide useful information and instructions to users.
Forum Name: Display a name for your forum.
Forum Description: You may like to add a brief description of your forum.
Welcome Notice: This text displays above the listing of topics. It can be used to give information about the forum and what should and should not be said.
Posting Notice: This text displays above text box on the page when adding a new post. It can be used to give information about the forum and what should and should not be said.
New Topics & Posts: Select who is able to start new topics and post comments on the forum – ‘All Users’, ‘Only members of your myCommunity’ or ‘Only Moderators’.
Activate the Forum