GoHighLevel Communities Setup Guide

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GoHighLevel Communities Setup Guide

If you manage digital products in tools like ClickUp and need to launch learning areas or memberships, this step-by-step guide will show you how to configure communities and courses inside GoHighLevel using the latest technical specifications.

This article walks through how to use the new funnel builder, understand important limits, and correctly set up layouts so your members have a smooth experience.

Understanding Communities and Courses in GoHighLevel

The communities and courses feature in GoHighLevel lets you create a unified experience for lessons, discussions, and member engagement. The feature is built with the new funnel builder, which replaces the older V1 version for these assets.

The most important things to know before you start are:

  • Communities and courses are powered by the new funnel builder.
  • The older V1 funnel editor cannot be used with these experiences.
  • You publish and manage them from a dedicated Communities & Courses section.

Before You Start: GoHighLevel Technical Requirements

To avoid issues when you go live, review the key technical limits for courses and communities in GoHighLevel.

Core Course Limits in GoHighLevel

Each course and community is subject to a set of maximums. Plan your content structure around these limits:

  • 500 modules per course
  • 5,000 lessons per course
  • 1,000 items (combined modules and lessons) per course menu

These limits are designed to keep navigation fast and maintain performance even for large learning projects.

Module and Lesson Behavior

Modules and lessons inside GoHighLevel courses have the following key specifications:

  • Module names are limited to 2,000 characters.
  • Lesson completion is tied to the watch time or consumption of the lesson content.
  • Progress tracking is calculated based on completed lessons within a course.

How to Use the GoHighLevel Course Funnel Builder

Communities and courses are built with the newer funnel editor in GoHighLevel. The V1 editor is no longer used for these experiences.

Step 1: Access the Communities & Courses Area

  1. Log in to your GoHighLevel account.
  2. Navigate to the Communities & Courses section in the left-hand menu.
  3. Select the course or community you want to configure, or create a new one.

Each course will have its own funnel, layouts, and player configuration handled directly inside this area.

Step 2: Understand Layouts and Templates in GoHighLevel

When you open a course funnel, you will see layouts that control global design and page templates:

  • Global layout – used across all course pages to keep consistent branding.
  • Lesson layout – template for individual lesson pages.
  • Community layout – controls how discussions and community posts appear.

These layouts are managed in the new funnel builder only. Older V1 funnel layouts do not apply to communities or courses.

Step 3: Configure the Course Player Layout

The course player is what your students actually see when they consume content. In GoHighLevel, the player layout includes:

  • Video player and lesson content area
  • Course navigation sidebar
  • Progress indicators and completion buttons

To configure it:

  1. Open the course funnel in the new builder.
  2. Select the lesson or course player layout.
  3. Customize colors, typography, logos, and navigation elements.
  4. Save the layout, and it will apply to all lessons that use that template.

Managing Lessons and Modules in GoHighLevel

Once your layouts are ready, you can structure your lessons and modules to fit within the technical specifications.

Step 1: Plan Your Course Structure

Use the GoHighLevel limits to design a logical, scalable structure:

  • Group related lessons into modules to keep navigation simple.
  • Avoid reaching 500 modules or 5,000 lessons per course unless absolutely necessary.
  • Keep menu items well below 1,000 module + lesson entries for usability.

Step 2: Add Modules

  1. From the course dashboard, click Add Module.
  2. Enter a name (up to 2,000 characters).
  3. Reorder modules via drag-and-drop to define the learning path.

Step 3: Add Lessons

  1. Within a module, click Add Lesson.
  2. Choose the appropriate lesson layout (video, text, download-focused, etc.).
  3. Upload or embed your content according to the lesson type.
  4. Set completion settings so that progress tracking works correctly.

GoHighLevel Communities: Key Specs and Usage

Communities let your learners interact, share feedback, and ask questions in the same environment as the courses.

Community Layout and Structure

Inside GoHighLevel, community areas share the same new builder framework as courses. This means:

  • They use layouts from the new funnel builder.
  • V1 funnels and page templates are not supported.
  • You can customize the look and feel to match your course player.

Typical community components include:

  • Topic or channel lists
  • Post feeds
  • Member profile details
  • Reply and reaction options

Publishing and Going Live with GoHighLevel

When your course and community are built, you are ready to publish them and provide access links to your members.

Step 1: Review Technical Limits and Content

  • Confirm that modules and lessons are within the documented limits.
  • Verify that all important content is assigned to the correct layout.
  • Test the course player to ensure progress tracking and navigation work properly.

Step 2: Publish the Course

  1. From the course settings, switch the course status to Published.
  2. Confirm visibility settings to control who can access the course.
  3. Copy the course URL for use in emails, funnels, or website buttons.

Step 3: Enable and Share the Community

  1. Ensure the community feature for that course is enabled where applicable.
  2. Customize the community layout so that it visually matches your main brand and course player.
  3. Share the community link alongside your course access URL.

Best Practices for Managing GoHighLevel Communities and Courses

To keep your education environment fast and organized, follow these practical tips:

  • Group related lessons in fewer, well-organized modules instead of many small modules.
  • Archive or consolidate older lessons if you approach upper limits.
  • Standardize layout usage so that students have a consistent experience across courses.
  • Test on multiple devices to confirm that the player and community layouts are responsive.

Where to Learn More About GoHighLevel Specs

For more detailed technical specifications and the latest updates about communities and courses in GoHighLevel, review the official documentation:

If you need strategic help implementing these setups inside your broader marketing and operations stack, you can also explore services at Consultevo for additional guidance.

By following this guide and staying within the documented limits, you can confidently launch communities and courses in GoHighLevel that perform reliably and provide a seamless learning experience for your members.

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