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title: "Getting Started"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/getting-started/"
description: "NOTE: Looking to get started with LearnDash quicker and skip the install process? Let us take care of the install/hosting for you with LearnDash Cloud: Click he…"
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date: "2018-09-06"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
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# Getting Started

**NOTE**: Looking to get started with LearnDash quicker and skip the install process? Let us take care of the install/hosting for you with LearnDash Cloud: [Click here to get started](https://www.learndash.com/learndash-cloud/)

If you are brand new to LearnDash, this is a great place to start. This section will show you how to install LearnDash and set-up a solid foundation to prepare you for success. We will cover the following topics:

1. [LearnDash Overview](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/overview/)
2. [Technical Requirements](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/requirements/)
3. [Installation](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/install-learndash/)
4. [Updates](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/updates/)
5. [Recommended Hosting](https://learndash.com/support/docs/getting-started/hosting/)
6. [WordPress Themes](https://learndash.com/support/docs/getting-started/themes/)
7. [How to Get Help](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/help/)

Once you’ve got LearnDash installed, and have selected your hosting & theme, you can head over to our [Core documentation](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/core/), which will get into the nuts and bolts of how to use LearnDash and start creating courses.