Moodle Beginner Roadmap

Installing Ubuntu Server on a VPS

In order to host an LMS, you'll need a server! A step-by-step set up of Ubuntu Server.

Registering a Domain Name for your LMS

Register a domain name for your website or LMS! We explain relevant concepts like IP addresses, domain names, and DNS records.

Using the Linux Command Line

Familiarize yourself with some of the basic Linux commands that are used in the instructional tutorials on this site.

Remote Server Access with SSH

Connect to your LMS server remotely using Secure Shell (SSH). We also create two handy shortcuts: enabling SSH "key" access and creating a server alias.

Installing Moodle on Ubuntu Server

A walk-through tutorial of installing Moodle on Ubuntu Server.

Setting Up Email in Moodle with SendGrid

A tutorial for how to set up SMTP email services on Moodle with SendGrid.

Authenticating your LMS with SSL Certification

Nobody visits an unsecured site -- Serve your LMS over HTTPS (and get that padlock icon!)

Adding the Stripe Payment Method to Moodle

Monetize your excellent course materials by charging for course access! Stripe features include subscriptions and trial periods.