Frequently Asked Questions

These are the most common questions we get. It's a good idea to at least scan through these common issues for your reading pleasure.

LifterLMS

Core documentation for the LifterLMS plugin, including settings, features, and essential configuration.

272 articles

LifterLMS Add-ons

Extend and enhance your learning platform with add-ons.

19 articles

Sky Pilot Theme

Documentation for the modern full-site editing theme built for LifterLMS.

14 articles

LifterLMS WooCommerce

Sell LifterLMS courses and memberships through WooCommerce.

13 articles

Feature Friday

Focused walkthroughs and tutorials that spotlight specific LifterLMS features.

8 articles

LifterLMS LaunchPad

The LaunchPad theme is designed specifically for use with LifterLMS. This theme gives you some serious design control.

7 articles

Support

Here's how to get support for your LifterLMS project.

7 articles

LifterLMS PayPal

Integrate PayPal so students can purchase courses and memberships using their PayPal balance or linked cards.

6 articles

LifterLMS Mailchimp

Connect LifterLMS to Mailchimp for marketing automation.

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LifterLMS Stripe

Accept credit card payments directly on your site for one-time or recurring subscriptions via Stripe.

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LifterLMS Infinity Bundle

Frequently asked questions for Infinity Bundle users.

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LifterLMS Powerpack

Frequently asked questions about LifterLMS Powerpack.

1 article

LifterLMS PDFs

Frequently asked questions about the LifterLMS PDFs add-on.

1 article

LifterLMS Authorize.Net

Securely accept credit cards and process payments through the Authorize.Net gateway.

1 article

LifterLMS

The free core LifterLMS plugin is incredibly powerful by itself. Learn how to use it.

Getting Started

New to LifterLMS? Get started here. with step-by-step guides for installing LifterLMS and launching your first course.

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Tutorials

Here's how it's done in a step by step fashion.

49 articles

Developer Documentation

Code references, hooks, filters, and API documentation for developers.

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Troubleshooting

Guides for diagnosing conflicts, errors, and server issues.

27 articles

Theme Compatibility

LifterLMS works with any well coded WordPress theme. Are you having issues with yours?

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Known Conflicts

Some plugins and themes don't play nice with LifterLMS.

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Privacy and Security

Guidance on protecting student data and maintaining a secure learning site.

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Blocks

LifterLMS blocks are modular, customizable content elements that can be easily added to your content. Blocks are the new version of shortcodes.

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Widgets

LifterLMS comes widgets that you can use in your theme's sidebar and other widget areas.

1 article

Shortcodes

Shortcodes allow you to post blocks of LifterLMS content in interesting places.

1 article

LifterLMS Add-ons

Add-ons make LifterLMS even more powerful. Here's how to use them.

Stripe

Accept credit cards for courses or memberships for one time or recurring payments via Stripe.

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LifterLMS Advanced Quizzes

Add advanced question types, manual grading, and detailed reporting.

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WooCommerce

Sell LifterLMS courses and memberships through WooCommerce.

17 articles

PayPal

Sell courses or memberships for one time or recurring payments via PayPal.

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Assignments

Collect essays, file uploads, and offline work for instructor review.

15 articles

Sky Pilot Theme

Documentation for the modern full-site editing theme built for LifterLMS.

11 articles

Authorize.Net

Accept one-time or recurring credit card payments via Authorize.Net

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LifterLMS Private Areas

Create private areas for coaching, feedback, and file sharing.

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LifterLMS Groups

Manage cohorts with bulk enrollment and group leadership tools.

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LifterLMS Social Learning

Create activity feeds, student profiles, and community interaction features.

7 articles

LifterLMS Labs

LifterLMS labs are a collection of optional niche or experimental features that improve and extend the functionality of the LifterLMS core.

7 articles

Gravity Forms

Integrate Gravity Forms into LifterLMS lessons, add form entries to the LMS reporting, create a custom registration form, and more.

7 articles

LifterLMS Advanced Videos

Control video playback and require students to watch before progressing.

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Twilio

Connect LifterLMS to Twilio for text messaging, SMS, and other cool features.

5 articles

MailChimp

Connect LifterLMS to MailChimp.

5 articles

Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

Connect LifterLMS to Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for marketing automation.

5 articles

LifterLMS PDFs

How to generate downloadable PDF certificates, worksheets, or learning resources.

4 articles

LifterLMS Custom Fields

Add custom fields to collect specific student information.

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WPForms

Integrate WPForms into LifterLMS lessons, add form entries to the LMS reporting, create a custom registration form, and more.

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LifterLMS Course Cohorts

Keep groups of students progressing through courses together.

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LifterLMS Private Site

How to turn your site into a fully private members-only learning environment.

2 articles

Formidable Forms

Integrate Formidable Forms into LifterLMS lessons, add form entries to the LMS reporting, create a custom registration form, and more.

2 articles

Ninja Forms

Integrate Ninja Forms into LifterLMS lessons, add form entries to the LMS reporting, create a custom registration form, and more.

2 articles

LifterLMS Continuing Education

How to track CE credits, hours, and compliance requirements for learners.

2 articles

LifterLMS Advanced Coupons

Create advanced discount rules and bulk coupon codes.

1 article

LifterLMS Notes

Private note tools for instructors, admins, and learner management workflows.

1 article

Aircraft

A page builder designed for custom eLearning layouts.

1 article

LifterLMS Gifts

Sell giftable access plans and let learners redeem course access.

1 article

Infusionsoft

Connect LifterLMS with Infusionsoft using supported automation workflows.

1 article

Getting Started

If you're at the very beginning of your LifterLMS project, these resources are here to help you.

General

Sometimes you need general help that defies categorization.

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Troubleshooting

Guides for diagnosing conflicts, errors, and server issues.

24 articles

General WordPress

Before getting into LifterLMS, it's good to have a working baseline of WordPress knowledge.

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Lite LMS by LifterLMS

A collection of WordPress blocks which can be used with or without the LifterLMS core to quickly turn a website into a light-weight learning management system.

2 articles

Getting Help and Support

There are many ways to get help and support. Know your options.

8 articles

My Account

Manage your account, licenses, downloads, billing, and subscriptions.

2 articles

LifterLMS Features

Tutorials and guides for specific features of LifterLMS.

Reporting

25 articles

Quizzes

Instructions on how to build standard quizzes to test student knowledge and track learning progress.

24 articles

Courses

Guides for building course structures, organizing lessons, and controlling access.

20 articles

Payments & Access Plans

Configure orders, manage subscriptions, and set up access plans.

18 articles

Memberships

Create membership levels to bundle courses and protect content for specific users.

17 articles

Engagements

Set up automated emails, certificates, and achievement badges to boost engagement.

7 articles

Notifications

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Templates

1 article

LifterLMS LaunchPad

The LaunchPad theme is designed specifically for use with LifterLMS. This theme gives you some serious design control.

Settings

Learn how to use the powerful LaunchPad theme settings and options.

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Getting Started

Here's how to get started with the powerful LifterLMS LaunchPad theme.

7 articles

Tutorials

Want some step by step training on how to use the LifterLMS LaunchPad theme.

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Troubleshooting

2 articles

LifterLMS Integrations

LifterLMS integrates with all kinds of useful other applications.

bbPress

Connect discussion forums to your courses to facilitate structured student conversations.

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Elementor

How to use Elementor to design course layouts and templates.

1 article

Beaver Builder

How to use Beaver Builder to design course layouts and templates.

1 article

BuddyPress

Add social networking features like connections and activity streams.

1 article

Translate LifterLMS

Here's how to use LifterLMS in different languages.

Getting Started

Here's how to begin working with LifterLMS translations.

7 articles

Translating Add-Ons and Themes

Translate add-ons and themes for a fully localized LMS experience.

6 articles

Translation FAQs

Common questions around LifterLMS translations and using LifterLMS in different languages.

5 articles