By default, we do not have this option. You can use the following function code. Please see the steps below:

Note: Make sure to have a complete site backup before proceeding

    1. Go to Appearance - Theme Editor.

    2. Under Select theme to edit, choose (BuddyBoss Child/whatever theme is active), then click Select.

    3. Below Theme Files, select Theme Functions (functions.php).

    4. Append the code just before the closing PHP tag “?>”:

function bb_remove_groups_tab_for_visitors() {
  if( is_user_logged_in() ){
      return;
  } 
  bp_core_remove_nav_item( 'groups' );
}
add_action( 'bp_ready', 'bb_remove_groups_tab_for_visitors' );

    5. Click Update File to save the changes.

Note: Any modifications are considered as custom work already. Know more about our Support Policy here: https://www.buddyboss.com/support-policy/

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