This is what i want...

[Calmplex-2]

ok so i want to make my forum private so only the people who i let in can use it... and view it....   im assuming if i click the option that says only members can view and use that will do it but when i check out the who's a member section it says im the only member....  how do i make these other users members...  this specific forum must be private....

[Hugo <Nabble>]

If a non-member tries to access your private forum, he/she will see a form to request permission. You will receive an email whenever someone requests such access.