# Advanced Course Unlock Options in Communities

> Overview We’ve introduced a flexible course unlocking system, allowing community admins to customize how members access courses. You can now set up…

- Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/communities/advanced-course-unlock-options-in-communities
- Section: Memberships & Communities / Communities
- Reading time: 2 min
- Images: 1, each explained below

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## Overview

We’ve introduced a flexible course unlocking system, allowing community admins to customize how members access courses. You can now set up access rules based on your community’s engagement model and monetization strategy.

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

-   [Overview](#overview)
-   [Course Unlock Options](#course-unlock-options)
    -   [1\. All Members](#1-all-members)
    -   [2\. Level Unlock](#2-level-unlock)
    -   [3\. Buy Now](#3-buy-now)
    -   [4\. Time Unlock](#4-time-unlock)
-   [How to Set Up Course Access](#how-to-set-up-course-access)
-   [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](#frequently-asked-questions-faqs)
    -   [Q: Can I apply multiple unlock options to the same course?](#q-can-i-apply-multiple-unlock-options-to-the-same-course)
    -   Q: How do I set up leaderboard levels for Level Unlock?
    -   [Q: Can I change the unlock settings after launching a course?](#q-can-i-change-the-unlock-settings-after-launching-a-course)
    -   Q: Is there a way to offer discounts on Buy Now courses?

## Course Unlock Options

You can choose from the following course access options:

### 1\. All Members

-   Open access for all community members.
    
-   No restrictions; anyone in the community can enroll.
    

### 2\. Level Unlock

-   Members must reach a specific leaderboard level before accessing the course.
    
-   This option encourages engagement and participation in the community.
    
-   Admins can define the required leaderboard level.
    

### 3\. Buy Now

-   Offer courses as**one-time purchases**or**subscriptions**.
    
-   Members can instantly access the course after completing the purchase.
    
-   Admins can set pricing, payment options, and subscription details.
    

### 4\. Time Unlock

-   Courses become available after a set duration from a member’s joining date.
    
-   Ideal for structured learning paths or drip content strategies.
    
-   Admins can define the number of days before access is granted.
    

## How to Set Up Course Access

Follow these steps to configure course unlock options:

1.  **Go to the Course Settings**
    
    -   Navigate to the community admin panel
        
    -   Select the course you want to configure.
        
        
![Step 2 of 2: Select the course you want to configure](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155041845121/original/nu6Pt958RQP4eMyp3W_v3NL2neXYdcZ9Kw.png)

**Step 2 of 2: Select the course you want to configure**

This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "How to Set Up Course Access" section of "Advanced Course Unlock Options in Communities". At this point in the walkthrough you select the course you want to configure.
- What to choose: Select the course you want to configure.
- Controls: Go to the Course Settings, Choose an Unlock Option, Access Settings, All Members, Level Unlock, Buy Now, Time Unlock, Save Changes, Save

Full procedure:

1. Navigate to the community admin panel
2. Select the course you want to configure.  <- this image

        
2.  **Choose an Unlock Option**
    
    -   Under**Access Settings**, select one of the four unlock options:
        
        -   **All Members**: No additional settings required.
            
        -   **Level Unlock**: Enter the required leaderboard level.
            
        -   **Buy Now**: Set a price and select payment options.
            
        -   **Time Unlock**: Define the number of days after joining.
            
3.  **Save Changes**
    
    -   Click**Save**to apply the settings.
        
    -   Members will now see access restrictions based on the selected option.
        

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### Q: Can I apply multiple unlock options to the same course?

**A:**No, you must select one unlock method per course.

### Q: Can I change the unlock settings after launching a course?

**A:**Yes, but changes will affect new enrolments only. Existing members will retain their current access.

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