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title: "How to Configure External Link Handling in the LearnDash App"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/configure-external-link-handling/"
description: "Introduction The External Link Handling feature lets you control how external URLs open in your LearnDash App, whether from blog posts, course content, or custo…"
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date: "2025-09-22"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
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# How to Configure External Link Handling in the LearnDash App

## **Introduction**

The **External Link Handling** feature lets you control how external URLs open in your LearnDash App, whether from blog posts, course content, or custom menus. You can choose to open links in an **in-app browser**, the device’s **default browser**, or **let users choose** their preference.

This guide walks you through configuring link handling settings and how users can manage their preference in-app.

## **Configure Link Handling Options**

### **Access Compatibility Settings**

1. In WordPress, go to **LearnDash App > Settings > Compatibility**.

![Screenshot of LearnDash App Compatibility Settings Menu](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/How-to-Configure-External-Link-Handling-in-the-Learndash-App-_-1.png)2. Locate the **Link Handling** dropdown.

![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AD_4nXchwdivQnGOIrsPxrxkNqfHvobUytzNvKyuPbi0HrcpJZaQD05UT2olrTZxVvGgtk6KeZFDAI5ztiHBcTQWX8CTKohjwhhepFIxHqgMpkcs6wHTwMrWJPF4GLuw62LCMPA2bepe-w.png)### **Use In-App Browser**

1. Select **In-App Browser** from the dropdown.
2. Click **Save Changes**.
3. Hard-quit and relaunch the LearnDash App.
4. Tap an external link. It should now open within the app’s built-in browser.

### **Use External Browser**

1. Go to **Compatibility > Link Handling**.
2. Select **External Browser**.
3. Click **Save Changes**, then restart the app.
4. Tap any link, it should open in your device’s native browser (Safari or Chrome).

### **Let Members Choose (“Ask Member”)**

1. In the Link Handling dropdown, select **Ask Member**.
2. Click **Save Changes**.
3. Hard-quit and reopen the app.
4. Tap an external link, the app will prompt users to choose between In-App or External Browser.  
    
    - The user’s choice is saved for future link taps.

## **Change Browser Preference In-App**

1. In the LearnDash App, go to **More > Settings > Web Browser**.
2. Toggle between **In-App Browser** and **External Browser**.

Note: This option only appears if **Ask Member** is selected in the plugin settings.

## **Troubleshooting and FAQs**

**Q: Why are links still opening in the wrong browser?  
 A: Restart the app after saving settings. Make sure caching plugins aren’t interfering.

**Q: Why don’t I see the “Web Browser” setting in the app?  
 A: This menu appears only if **Ask Member** is enabled under Compatibility settings.

**Q: Can I make certain domains always open in-app?  
 A: No. The current setup applies a global setting for all external links.