I run a forum about making beer, wine, & spirits, it's a small group and the forum is closed, to join is by invite only.

This morning I sent an email to a guy who wanted to join, he did what he was asked, and he says that he's waiting for admin to ok his invite.

I can't see anything from this guy anywhere on the home page, I've been going around in circles all morning. I've been through the FAQ's on here and can't find out the reason why I can't add this new member to our forum....please help.

hello and welcome 

check  your settings 




general..forum..configuration


maybe you can active him/her manually

Many thanks, I've taken your first option, by setting the "New accounts activation" by user will that open the forum to anyone to join?

It has sorted my problem for now...thanks again.

you are very welcome !!