LearnDash References
The LearnDash References section provides a comprehensive knowledge base for resolving common technical questions and optimizing your LMS configuration. While the core documentation covers setup and features, these reference articles address specific “how-to” scenarios and troubleshooting needs that arise during the lifecycle of an online school. By consulting these resources, you can find quick answers to technical hurdles, ensuring your platform remains stable and user-friendly for your students.
In this section, you will find guidance on a wide range of topics, from fixing server-related installation errors to customizing registration forms with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF). You can explore detailed explanations of LearnDash user roles, learn how to troubleshoot content display issues, and find workarounds for exporting specific course data. Whether you are looking for specific shortcodes to display payment buttons or need steps to resolve progress-tracking bugs, the reference library serves as an essential toolkit for any LearnDash administrator.
LearnDash References
This collection acts as a technical FAQ and reference guide, providing solutions for installation errors, user role management, and custom content configurations.
I’m getting the error “the link you followed has expired” when installing LearnDash.
Read more: I’m getting the error “the link you followed has expired” when installing LearnDash.NOTE: Remember to create a full site backup before making any changes or updates to your site. The error “The link you followed has expired” in WordPress typically occurs when trying to upload a theme or plugin. This issue is usually related to PHP settings in your server configuration, specifically the following: To fix this,…
Adding Fields to LearnDash Registration Forms with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Read more: Adding Fields to LearnDash Registration Forms with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)Why Custom Registration Fields Matter for Course Providers Elevate your course experience by unlocking powerful student insights with custom registration fields. Custom registration fields help you better understand your students’ experience, goals, and learning needs from the start. Using the information collected, you can match students to the right level courses, adjust your course content…
What steps can I take if a lesson or topic is not marked as complete?
Read more: What steps can I take if a lesson or topic is not marked as complete?Troubleshooting Steps You can use the Health Check & Troubleshooting plugin to test for plugin or theme conflict. Your users will not be impacted by your testing at the same time they may be viewing the front end of the website. Per Health Check & Troubleshooting, the plugin: Allows you to have a clean WordPress…
What are the different user roles in LearnDash and what permissions do they have?
Read more: What are the different user roles in LearnDash and what permissions do they have?LearnDash works directly with WordPress’ built-in user roles and adds a few special roles to help manage courses, lessons, and other learning materials. Heres a clear guide to the different user roles in LearnDash and what each one can do. Default WordPress Roles 1. Administrator 2. Editor 3. Author 4. Contributor 5. Subscriber LearnDash-Specific Roles…
What should I do if my course content is not displaying correctly?
Read more: What should I do if my course content is not displaying correctly?Here are some steps that should help to identify and resolve the issue: For Users with Elementor Addon – If you’re using the Elementor addon, the issue might be related to the template configuration. Here’s what you can do: For Users Not Using Elementor – If you’re not using Elementor and still experiencing issues, follow…
Is there a way to export an individual course?
Read more: Is there a way to export an individual course?By default, LearnDash does not offer a built-in feature to export a single course using the LearnDash export/import tool. The tool allows for the export of courses, lessons, topics and quizzes collectively but does not facilitate exporting an individual course directly. Workaround Options Was this article helpful? Yes No Thank you for your input. Thank…
Is there a shortcode for displaying a single lesson in LearnDash?
Read more: Is there a shortcode for displaying a single lesson in LearnDash?Unfortunately, LearnDash doesn’t have a built-in shortcode specifically designed to display a single lesson directly. However, you can easily create a direct link to the lesson by using its permalink. Simply copy the URL from the address bar while viewing the lesson, and then place this link on any page or post you like.Alternatively, if…
Can I use the same Stripe Purchase Button on multiple courses?
Read more: Can I use the same Stripe Purchase Button on multiple courses?Yes, you can. Since you are using LearnDash’s built-in “Buy Now” or “Recurring” access options, you can use the learndash_payment_buttons shortcode to generate the purchase link. First, you need to find the Course ID for the course you want to create a purchase link for. You can use the learndash_payment_buttons shortcode to create a purchase…