---
title: "How do I find the course ID?"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/find-course-id/"
description: "If you're using a shortcode that requires the course ID, there are a few ways you can find it. Without a Plugin There are two ways you can find the course ID wi…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "LearnDash"
date: "2018-09-11"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# How do I find the course ID?

If you’re using a [shortcode](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/shortcodes-blocks/) that requires the course ID, there are a few ways you can find it.

## Without a Plugin

 There are two ways you can find the course ID without a plugin. 1. Navigate to LEARNDASH LMS > COURSES
2. Hover over the course in which you need the ID
3. Look at the bottom of your browser for a URL
4. The number after the `post=` part of the URL is the course ID
 
 ![How to find LearnDash course ID](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/learndash-find-course-id-1-800x666-1.jpg) You can also click on the course to edit it. Once on the course edit screen, look at the URL. Once again, the number after `post=` is your course ID. ![How to find Course ID in LearnDash](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/learndash-find-course-id-2-800x403-1.jpg)## With a Plugin

 If you’d rather see the course ID more clearly on the Courses screen, there’s a simple plugin you can use. 1. Install & activate the [Reveal IDs plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/)
2. That’s it! The course ID will magically appear on your Courses listing screen