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title: Course access to students
description: "Ensuring students can access courses efficiently is crucial. This documentation outlines three methods to grant course access to students. ### Method 1: Editing User Profile #### Procedure 1. **Creating a New User**: Begin by navigating to the WordPress dashboard. From…"
url: "https://support.spacetree.org/docs/course-access-to-students/"
updated: "2024-03-19"
category: Starter Plan
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# Course access to students

Ensuring students can access courses efficiently is crucial. This documentation outlines three methods to grant course access to students.

### Method 1: Editing User Profile

#### Procedure

1. **Creating a New User**: Begin by navigating to the WordPress dashboard. From there, proceed to add a new user.
2. **Modifying User Details**: Locate and select the user to whom you wish to grant course access. Proceed to edit their details as needed.
3. **Assigning Course Access**: Within the user's profile, look for the section labeled "Products/Courses". Here, you can select the specific course or courses they should have access to. Remember to save your changes to the user's profile after making your selections.

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### Method 2: Direct Purchase on Website

#### Procedure

1. **Navigate to the Course**: Direct the student to navigate to the desired course on your website.
2. **Add Course to Cart**: Student adds the course to their cart.
3. **Checkout Process**: The student proceeds through the checkout process, providing necessary information and completing payment.
4. **Access Granted**: Upon successful payment, the student gains immediate access to the purchased course.

### Method 3: Manual Order Placement in WooCommerce

This method is useful for students who have already paid through an alternative method.

#### Procedure

1. **Access WooCommerce**: Go to your WordPress admin dashboard, then navigate to WooCommerce.
2. **Orders Section**: Click on 'Orders' then 'Add Order'.
3. **Customer Details**: Add the customer details manually, including their email address.
4. **Add Course**: In the 'Order items' section, add the course that the student has paid for.
5. **Set Status**: Change the order status to 'Completed'.
6. **Create**: Click 'Create' to finalize the order. The student will receive an email confirmation and gain access to the course.

### Method 4: Sharing a 100% Discount Coupon

Distribute free access to a course through a 100% discount coupon.

#### Procedure

1. **Create Coupon**: In WooCommerce, go to 'Marketing' > 'Coupons' > 'Add Coupon'.
2. **Coupon Details**: Fill in the necessary fields, setting the discount type to 'Percentage' and the amount to '100'.
3. **Usage Restriction**: Optionally set usage restrictions and limits for the coupon.
4. **Publish**: Click 'Publish'. Share the coupon code with the student.
5. **Student Redemption**: The student can select the course, proceed to checkout, and apply the coupon to access the course for free.