--- title: "Getting Started" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/tag/getting-started/" description: "Includes Meet LearnDash: Feature Walkthrough, Shortcodes, [ms-membership-thank-you-page], Pages Needed for Registration and WordPress Settings. 65 articles." taxonomy: "post_tag" articles: "65" --- # Getting Started Includes Meet LearnDash: Feature Walkthrough, Shortcodes, [ms-membership-thank-you-page], Pages Needed for Registration and WordPress Settings. 65 articles. ## Articles - [Meet LearnDash: Feature Walkthrough](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/meet-learndash-feature-walkthrough.md): https://vimeo.com/1053867963 - [Shortcodes](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/memberdash/memberdash-shortcodes.md): Shortcodes are a simple yet powerful feature in WordPress and MemberDash. They allow you to insert dynamic, membership-specific content anywhere on your site, w… - [[ms-membership-thank-you-page]](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/memberdash/ms-membership-thank-you-page.md): The [ms-membership-thank-you-page] shortcode displays a notice after a user signs up for a membership. It is typically used on a Thank You page to confirm regis… - [Pages Needed for Registration](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/pages-needed-for-registration.md): To enable smooth user enrollment, LearnDash requires a few key pages for registration and login. These settings can be found in your WordPress dashboard under L… - [WordPress Settings](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/wordpress-settings.md): [wp101 video="wp-settings"] In this final video of the series, the instructor explains how to configure WordPress settings to optimize your site, covering all t… - [Dashboard Overview: Challenge Exams, Coupons, Assignments, Design, Reports, Add-ons, & Settings](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/dashboard-overview-challenge-exams-coupons-assignments-design-reports-add-ons-settings.md): This final section of the dashboard walkthrough introduces additional tools and settings that help you personalize, monetize, and manage your LearnDash site mor… - [PayPal Settings](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/paypal-settings.md): LearnDash comes with built-in PayPal support, allowing you to accept payments without needing extra plugins or add-ons. Once configured, you can start selling c… - [Meet LearnDash: Feature Walkthrough Registration](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/meet-learndash-feature-walkthrough-registration.md) - [Membership Types](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/memberdash/membership-types.md): MemberDash offers four distinct membership types that control how content is accessed and who can see it. You’ll encounter these options during the onboarding p… - [LearnDash 101](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/learndash-101.md): You made it! Now that you're a WordPress expert, it's time to dive headfirst into LearnDash. We'll walk you through all of the steps to creating your first cour… - [Customize Your Theme](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/customize-your-theme.md): [wp101 video="customize-theme"] In this video, the instructor demonstrates how to use the WordPress Customizer to change the design and appearance of your site… - [Promoting Your Course](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/promoting-your-course.md): Now that you've mastered the LearnDash basics, it's time to get out there and promote your course! Learn to create on-ramp products, find ambassadors to get the… - [WordPress 101](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/wordpress-101.md): New to WordPress? Start here! Learn all about how WordPress works, how to use global elements, and get to know the WordPress Dashboard. Then you'll be all set t… - [Finding the Right Course Topic](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/finding-the-right-course-topic.md): Download the slidesDownload When designing an online course, the common question “What should my course be about?” is the wrong question. Instead, the right que… - [Adding a New Membership](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/memberdash/adding-a-new-membership.md): Creating a new membership in MemberDash allows you to control content access and customize payment options for your members. This guide will walk you through th… - [Getting Started](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/memberdash/getting-started-with-memberdash.md): Introduction MemberDash helps you manage who can access your site’s content by creating different types of memberships. This guide will walk you through install… - [MemberDash](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/memberdash/memberdash.md): This section will guide you through all of the features and settings built into MemberDash. You’ll learn how to create membeships, restrict content, and how to… - [Everything You Need to Know About Migrating to LearnDash](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/everything-you-need-to-know-about-migrating-to-learndash.md): https://vimeo.com/941248648 - [How to Build a WordPress Membership Site with MemberDash](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/how-to-build-a-wordpress-membership-site-with-memberdash.md): https://vimeo.com/882215119 - [Meet MemberDash](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/meet-memberdash.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxM7Kz04XYU Unlock a new income stream with MemberDash, the most flexible and powerful membership plugin. Whether you're a conte… - [Welcome to LearnDash, the most powerful learning management system for WordPress.](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/welcome-to-learndash-the-most-powerful-learning-management-system-for-wordpress.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1IpYt0o9SE Discover the world of LearnDash, a cutting-edge learning management system (LMS) that revolutionizes online educatio… - [Getting Started with ProPanel by LearnDash](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/getting-started-with-propanel-by-learndash.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWuw05LWhAo ProPanel simplifies the process of assessing your courses by providing detailed insights and analytics. Dive into co… - [Personalize Your LearnDash Cloud Site with Your Own Domain Name](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/personalize-your-learndash-cloud-site-with-your-own-domain-name.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwlow-ncp0A Do you want to personalize your LearnDash Cloud site with your own domain name? It's easier than you think! In this… - [Getting Started with Notes by LearnDash](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/getting-started-with-notes-by-learndash.md): https://vimeo.com/815655971 - [Getting Started with Gradebook](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/getting-started-with-gradebook.md): https://vimeo.com/813400142 - [Getting Started with Groups Plus](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/getting-started-with-groups-plus.md): https://vimeo.com/802087958 - [Edit Your Profile](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/edit-your-profile.md): [wp101 video="edit-profile"] In this video, the instructor explains how to edit your WordPress user profile and set up personal options to customize your experi… - [The Media Library](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/the-media-library.md): [wp101 video="media-library"] In this video, the instructor explains how to use the Media Library in WordPress to manage, edit, and organize files such as image… - [Media Blocks](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/media-blocks.md): [wp101 video="media-blocks"] In this video, the instructor highlights some of the media blocks included by default in WordPress, expanding on earlier lessons ab… - [Text Blocks](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/text-blocks.md): [wp101 video="text-blocks"] In this video, the instructor provides an overview of the text-based blocks available by default in WordPress and explains how to us… - [How to Install Plugins](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/how-to-install-plugins.md): [wp101 video="install-plugins"] In this video, the instructor explains how to expand your WordPress site’s functionality by installing and managing plugins. 1.… - [Installing a New Theme](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/installing-a-new-theme.md): [wp101 video="install-theme"] In this video, the instructor shows how to completely change the design of your WordPress site by managing and installing new them… - [Create a Static Homepage](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/create-a-static-homepage.md): [wp101 video="static-homepage"] In this video, the instructor explains how to replace the default blog-style homepage with a static homepage, giving your site a… - [How to Create Pages](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/how-to-create-pages.md): [wp101 video="create-pages"] In this video, the instructor introduces pages in WordPress and shows how to create, edit, and organize them, while highlighting ho… - [Edit Existing Posts](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/edit-existing-posts.md): [wp101 video="edit-posts"] In this video, the instructor explains how to manage and edit blog posts you’ve already published in WordPress, using both quick tool… - [Publishing Options](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/publishing-options.md): [wp101 video="publishing-options"] In this video, the instructor explains the publishing options available for posts in the WordPress editor, found in the Docum… - [Categories and Tags](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/categories-and-tags.md): [wp101 video="categories-tags"] In this video, the instructor explains how to use categories and tags to organize your blog posts in WordPress, helping readers… - [Embed a PDF File](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/embed-a-pdf-file.md): [wp101 video="embed-pdf"] In this video, the instructor walks through how to let visitors download a PDF or other files directly from your WordPress page using… - [How to Add an Image](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/how-to-add-an-image.md): [wp101 video="add-image"] In this tutorial video, the instructor demonstrates how to enhance a WordPress post by adding images. Here's a concise breakdown of th… - [Create a New Post](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/create-a-new-post.md): [wp101 video="create-new-post"] In the last video, we explored the WordPress Block Editor, also known as Gutenberg. Now it’s time to start creating content. Ove… - [The Block Editor](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/the-block-editor.md): [wp101 video="block-editor"] In this video, we’ll take a closer look at the WordPress Block Editor, also known as Gutenberg. Let’s start by creating a new post… - [What is Gutenberg?](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/what-is-gutenberg.md): [wp101 video="what-is-gutenberg"] In this video, we’ll take a quick look at the Block Editor in WordPress, also known by its nickname: Gutenberg. The Block Edit… - [Posts vs. Pages](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/posts-vs-pages.md): [wp101 video="posts-v-pages"] Now that you’re familiar with the WordPress Dashboard, it’s time to start creating content.In this video, we’ll look at the two pr… - [The Dashboard](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/the-dashboard.md): [wp101 video="the-dashboard"] In this video, we’ll take a quick tour of the WordPress Dashboard, the central hub where you’ll manage your entire site. To access… - [WP.com vs WP.org?](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/wp-com-vs-wp-org.md): [wp101 video="com-vs-org"] If you’re new to WordPress, you may have wondered about the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. You’re not alone—it’s… - [What is WordPress?](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/what-is-wordpress.md): [wp101 video="what-is-wordpress-2021"] If you’ve heard of WordPress but aren’t quite sure what it is—quick primer. WordPress is web-publishing software you can… - [Lesson 3: Guides & Tutorials](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/lesson-3-guides-tutorials.md): LearnDash provides a variety of resources to help you set up, customize, and optimize your courses. From written documentation to video tutorials, these guides… - [Lesson 2: Add-ons](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/lesson-2-add-ons.md): Add-ons allow you to extend the functionality of your LearnDash courses with powerful new features and integrations. You can easily install, activate, and manag… - [Setting Up the Registration Page](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/setting-up-the-registration-page.md): Once you’ve configured the registration settings, it’s time to set up the actual registration page. This is the page users will be redirected to after clicking… - [Registration Flow for Paid Courses](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/registration-flow-for-paid-courses.md): When a course is set to Buy Now or Recurring access mode, learners follow a guided registration and payment flow to complete enrollment. How It Works Course Pag… - [Registration Flow for Free Courses](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/registration-flow-for-free-courses.md): With the new registration process enabled, learners enrolling in free courses will see an updated and streamlined sign-up experience. How It Works Course Page A… - [Turn on Registration for Your WordPress Site](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/turn-on-registration-for-your-wordpress-site.md): Before learners can sign up for your courses, you’ll need to enable registration on your WordPress site. How to Enable Registration From your WordPress dashboar… - [Customize the Registration Settings](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/customize-the-registration-settings.md): LearnDash makes it simple to manage and customize registration pages. By default, if you completed the onboarding wizard, the Registration Page and Registration… - [Setting Up the Reset Password Page](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/setting-up-the-reset-password-page.md): The Reset Password Page allows learners to securely reset their password if they forget it. Setting up this page ensures users always have a smooth way back int… - [Setting Up the Registration Success Page](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/setting-up-the-registration-success-page.md): The Registration Success Page is where users are redirected after completing the registration process. This page confirms their account setup and gives them imm… - [Lesson 1: How to Setup Registration and Payments](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/lesson-1-how-to-setup-registration-and-payments.md): In this section, you’ll learn how to set up free and paid courses, enable user registration, create and manage coupons, and sell memberships. We’ll start by wal… - [Lesson 2: How to Use the Course Builder to Add Lessons, Topics, and Quizzes](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/lesson-2-how-to-use-the-course-builder-to-add-lessons-topics-and-quizzes.md): This video walks you through how to use the LearnDash drag-and-drop Course Builder to create and organize your course using sections, lessons, topics, and quizz… - [Lesson 1: How to Build Your First Course](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/lesson-1-how-to-build-your-first-course.md): Learn how to build a course from the ground up using the intuitive LearnDash drag-and-drop Course Builder—no technical skills required. This video also shows yo… - [Getting Started with Drip Content](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/getting-started-with-drip-content.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1OuRPFWqc0 - [How to Choose the Best Web Hosting for Your LearnDash Site](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/how-to-choose-the-best-web-hosting-for-your-learndash-site.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMuigQhXvhM - [Lesson 2: Dashboard Overview: Courses, Lessons, & Topics](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/lesson-2-dashboard-overview-courses-lessons-topics.md): LearnDash Dashboard Overview: Courses, Lessons & Topics This video gives you a quick introduction to the LearnDash LMS dashboard and how to manage the core buil… - [Lesson 1: Getting Started with LearnDash](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/lesson-1-getting-started-with-learndash.md): In this section, we'll walk you through the LearnDash Dashboard and the LearnDash general settings. So let's get started! - [How to Access Your LearnDash Account](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/how-to-access-your-learndash-account.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BhXEHnaAnA - [The Differences Between LearnDash Cloud and the LearnDash Plugin](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/the-differences-between-learndash-cloud-and-the-learndash-plugin.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vd9rEvPJbk - [How To Launch A Course In Ten Minutes](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/how-to-launch-a-course-in-ten-minutes.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqtV_vPperY