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# Add forum

From the *Forum* page:

* Click *New forum*,
* give it a name,
* add a description if necessary,
* in the advanced settings, it is possible to:
  * authorize learners to modify their own answers,
  * authorize learners to create new discussion threads,
  * set the default view,
  * decide if the forum is the one of a group, if it is public or private,
* click the *Create forum* button.

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*Illustration: Forum – Forum creation form*