Solved Must be a noob question, but can't display categories

Hi everybody

I'm trying to create a forum but it doesn't show up as , searched the web and found out that sectoins need "base" categories that I then populate w/ sub-categories (did i get that right?) and I've tried mutiple categories, sub categories, posting in those categories, the layout just doesn't 't get the "table" layout of categories & topics.

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I've added a screenshot of my forum category setup and menu to forum is set to forum's





I feel a little noob on this one.. I'm sure I'm missing something very evident, but I cant see the forest for the

Thanks for your help

images didn't follow

Have you set the forum permissions etc correctly?
www.kunena.org/docs/en/setup/public-write-access

Hi Leen ! Thanks for replying!I

put a screenshot w/settings, but I will follow thru that
I just tried using the write permissions as per above link, nothing changed
I can PM you admin login if you want, site is under construction and doesn't have sensitive info 
 

I'd like to see if I can see something why it isn't working.
So send me a pm with temporary data also the link to the website

Hi again !
website : https:// dssc(dot)space   (/administrator)



I hope you have access to info nested in confidential BB tags , I couldn't find PM on this board.

There is no PM extension in our forum. I've copied your confidential info into the message from Leen, otherwise he can not see it. 
Your Joomla template uses bootstrap 4, therefore  you must choose the Kunena template Crypsisb4.

Hi I just checked and set up kunena template Crypsisb4 and otherwise it seems okay.
If a registered person logs in, they can create and/or reply to a topic

Thank you for this important information ! I see you've done the necessary adjustments  Now I have some CSS vork awaiting me :)4
Thank you VERY much !

Yes you're welcome now a little nice tunningi
I saw today that general forum is on public so anyone can start a new topic there.
so adjust it so that it is for registered users or whichever you want.