stopping unwanted users.

hi, i just started my 1st forum yesterday, i am wondering how i stop the public actually seeing my forum without having to register, at the moment 'guests' can post on the forum, i dont just want any tom [Language] or harry been able to see the forum without actually registering 1st as the forum is and always will be 'invite only' . can it be done? i cant find anthing on FAO,
thank you, Tony McGuire.

General>Categories and forums
Click on a forum name
Permissions tab
Uncheck all options for guests.

hi, so do i set all permissions to 'members'? they are set at 'All' at the moment.

Yes, for guests you can uncheck the options as you wish.

super, i think its worked , thank you very much mister