Overview

This article provides guidance for administrators on how to schedule various actions for Discussions topics, including opening, closing, and deleting topics, as well as scheduling posts to be published. It covers the use of the Administrator Moderation tools to set topic timers and manage Discussions effectively.

 

Information

The following sections outline the steps for scheduling actions on Discussions topics and include visual aids for each process.

• Automatically Open/Close Topics
• Temporarily Open/Close Topics
• Schedule to Publish Topics
• Automatically Delete Topics

 

Automatically Close or Open a topic

Administrators can set a deadline for users to reply to a Discussions topic by scheduling it to close. Once closed, the topic can be reopened by resetting the topic timer.

A range of time options is available for scheduling the topic timer.

 

Close or Open the topic temporarily

Topics can be opened or closed temporarily with automatic re-opening or closing scheduled for a specified time.

 

Schedule a post to publish

To schedule a post for future publication, it must first be created in a hidden category. The post's timestamp will reflect the scheduled time, but the activity feed and notifications will not update.

Please note: Users mentioned in the scheduled post will still receive notifications, even if the post is hidden or published in a category not visible to them.

 

Automatically Delete Topics

Topics can be scheduled for automatic deletion after a certain period. Caution is advised as this will remove the topic from visibility and may result in broken links.

 

FAQ

How do I set a topic timer to automatically close a Discussions topic?

Access the Administrator Moderation tools by clicking the wrench icon on a Discussions Topic and select 'Set Topic Timer' to schedule the topic to close.

Can I temporarily close a topic and have it automatically reopen?

Yes, you can set a topic timer to temporarily close a topic and specify the time for it to automatically reopen.

What should I consider before scheduling a topic for deletion?

Before scheduling a topic for deletion, consider that it will no longer be visible to users and may cause broken links if the topic URL is used elsewhere in the Hub.