Guided Setup

After installing the Moodle and WordPress plugins, the Guided Setup Wizard helps you securely connect both platforms and configure CourseTransit automatically.

Estimated Setup Time: 5–10 minutes

Requirements:

• Moodle administrator access
• WordPress administrator access
• Both CourseTransit plugins installed

Accessing the Setup Wizard (Moodle) #

1. Log in to your Moodle site as Administrator
2. Navigate to:
   Site Administration → Plugins → Authentication → CourseTransit
3. Open the CourseTransit settings page.
4. The Guided Setup Wizard will launch automatically.

Steps are as follows: #

Step 1: Select API User #

1. Open the CourseTransit setup wizard
2. Locate the “Select API User” section
3. Search for an administrator or dedicated integration account
4. Select the user
5. Click Save Changes

The selected API user determines the permissions CourseTransit will have inside Moodle.

This account is responsible for:

• Course synchronization
• User enrollment operations
• API authentication
• Data access permissions

It is recommended to use a dedicated administrator account for better security and audit tracking.

Step 2: Register WordPress Site #

In this step, you will register your WordPress website with Moodle so both platforms can communicate securely.

1. Enter a recognizable Site Name
2. Enter your full WordPress Site URL
3. Verify the URL is publicly accessible
4. Click Add Site

Registering your WordPress site creates a trusted connection between Moodle and WordPress.

This allows:

• Secure API communication
• Course synchronization
• Enrollment processing
• Authentication validation
• Future webhook and sync operations

Only registered websites can communicate with Moodle through CourseTransit.

Step 3: Generate Site Token #

After registering the WordPress website, CourseTransit generates a secure API token used for authentication.

1. Copy the generated Site Token
2. Store the token securely
3. Use this token in the WordPress CourseTransit plugin settings
4. Click Go to Dashboard after saving the token

This token acts as a secure authentication key between Moodle and WordPress.

Important:

• The token is shown only once
• Anyone with this token may access CourseTransit APIs
• If the token is lost, a new token must be generated
• Never share the token publicly

Your Moodle-side CourseTransit configuration is now complete and ready for WordPress connection setup.

✓ API user configured
✓ WordPress site registered
✓ Secure token generated
✓ Moodle-side setup completed

WordPress Connection Setup #

After completing the Moodle-side setup, you can now connect your WordPress website to Moodle using the generated site token.

Before proceeding, ensure you have:

• Moodle Site URL
• Generated Site Token
• CourseTransit plugin activated in WordPress

Configure WordPress Connection #

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
2. Open CourseTransit from the sidebar menu
3. Click Settings

Enter your Moodle platform details to establish a secure connection between WordPress and Moodle.

1. Enter your Moodle Site URL
2. Paste the generated Web Service Token from Moodle
3. Click Save Settings
4. Click Test Connection

After saving the settings, use the Test Connection button to verify communication between WordPress and Moodle.

Your WordPress website is now connected to Moodle and ready to synchronize courses, enrollments, and user data through CourseTransit.

✓ Moodle API reachable
✓ Token authentication valid
✓ CourseTransit connection active
✓ Ready for synchronization