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# Copy permissions from a forum

# Copy permissions from a forum {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated August 1, 2024
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

You can copy all permissions and content types from one forum to another.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_communities.forum_admin

## About this task

You can copy permissions from one source forum to multiple target forums.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllCommunityAdministrationForums.
2. Click the name of the forum that you want to copy permissions from.
3. Click the Copy Permissions to Forum(s) related link.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#copy-permissions-from-another-forum__table_frq_rzt_2cb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Copy Permissions From | Name of the forum you want to copy permissions from. The name is automatically filled. |
   | Copy Permissions To | Name of the forum you want to copy the permissions to. You can enter more than one forum. |
   [Table 1. Copy Permissions]

   {#copy-permissions-from-another-forum__table_frq_rzt_2cb}
5. Click Save.
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