[cyberknight8610]

I don’t understand how to set up a forum on buddypress. Can someone walk me through the process?

[LPH2005]

Does this write up in the codex help?

https://codex.buddypress.org/buddypress-site-administration/buddypress-forum/

[cyberknight8610]

it helps a little but how do I actually make the forum?

[LPH2005]

(1) Set up in the wp-admin panel
In the wp-admin panel > BuddyPress > Forums Setup

(2) Each group now has access to enabling a forum. Go to Group Settings for each group Group > Admin > Edit Settings. There is a checkbox for enabling the forum.

[cyberknight8610]

how do I make a page for the forum

[LPH2005]

Did you set up the forums in the wp-admin?
Did you enable the forum in each group?

Once enabled then the link for a forum for that particular group becomes available (a page is available) …

Are you using the bbpress included in BuddyPress?

[cyberknight8610]

ok Forums came up now but how do I separate it into different sections for different topics?

[LPH2005]

This is done through groups; that is, each group has its own forum.

[cyberknight8610]

after I have multiple groups will they show up on the forum page?

[kamal.r.php]

Hi I have installed buddypress 1.8.1 but I am not getting forum menu in site.

how to activate forum in 1.8.1

[Xevo]

Because the forums inside buddypress only work for buddypress groups. If you want a global forum, you will have to install bbPress as well.