Installation

Before you start

Make sure one supported LMS plugin is installed and active first: LearnDash, LifterLMS, Tutor LMS, Sensei LMS, or LearnPress. LMS Notes checks for one of these on activation and will deactivate itself (with an admin notice) if none is found.

Install the plugin

1. Download the LMS Notes ZIP file.
2. In WordPress, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
3. Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now.
4. Click Activate.

You can also extract the ZIP and upload the lms-notes folder to /wp-content/plugins/ over FTP, then activate it from Plugins.

What happens on activation

The first time you activate LMS Notes, it sets up everything a working install needs:

1. Creates two pages (if they do not already exist):
   • My Notes - contains the [lcn_notes] shortcode (each learner’s own notes).
   • All Notes - contains the [lms_instructor_notes] shortcode (student notes for instructors and admins).
2. Registers the lcn_notes content type used to store notes and the notes_label taxonomy used for tags.
3. Applies default settings - the note icon is enabled, all non-admin roles may create notes, the icon appears on the right, notes open in a pop-up, and default colors are set.
4. Redirects you to the settings screen so you can review the configuration.

Where to find the settings

After activation, go to WB Plugins > LMS Notes in the WordPress admin menu (or click Settings under the plugin on the Plugins screen).

Next steps

• Walk through what your learners will see in Usage.
• Adjust icon, colors, roles, and page mapping in Settings.