Create a web link

Page last updated:
07 Feb 2023

This guide shows staff how to create web links within a module or course group.

A web link is a hyperlink to a website. It provides a quick way to direct students to relevant content.

a. In a content area, click Build Content.

Build content

b.Click Web Link.

Build web link

c. Type a Name for the link.

d. Type or paste the URL.

URL example

e. You can add a Description and Attachments, but these are optional.

f. Set Open in New Window to Yes.

Open in New window

g. Set Permit Users to View this Content to Yes if you want students to see it.

Permit users

h. Set Track Number of Views to Yes.

Track views

i. Select Date and Time Restrictions if needed.

Date and time restrictions

j. Click Submit.

a. In a content area, click Build Content.

Build content

b. Click Web Link.

Build web link

c. Type a Name for the link.

d. Type or paste the URL.

URL example

e. You can add a Description and Attachments, but these are optional.

f. Set Open in New Window to Yes.

Open in New window

g. Set Permit Users to View this Content to Yes if you want students to see it.

Permit users

h. Set Track Number of Views to Yes.

Track views

i. Select Date and Time Restrictions if needed.

Date and time restrictions

j. Click Submit.