GoHighLevel Course Unlock Guide

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GoHighLevel Course Unlock Guide for Communities

When you manage online learning communities, whether you track tasks in ClickUp or another system, it is essential to control how and when course content becomes available. In this guide, you will learn exactly how to configure advanced course unlock options inside GoHighLevel communities so you can deliver lessons at the right time and in the right order for your members.

This how-to article is based on the official documentation for advanced course unlock options, which you can review at the original GoHighLevel help center page. The steps below are rewritten and structured for clarity, SEO, and practical implementation.

Understanding GoHighLevel Course Unlock Options

Courses in GoHighLevel communities are organized into modules and lessons. Advanced unlock options let you decide when each lesson becomes available to your members. This allows you to protect premium content, manage learning pace, and guide users through a structured path.

At a high level, you can:

  • Unlock lessons instantly as soon as a member enrolls.
  • Delay unlocks by a set number of days (drip content).
  • Base unlocks on completion of previous lessons.
  • Combine timing and completion rules for more control.

The following sections explain how to access these settings and configure them step by step within GoHighLevel communities.

Accessing Course Settings in GoHighLevel Communities

To configure advanced unlock options, you must first open the course editor inside your GoHighLevel community.

  1. Log in to your GoHighLevel account.

  2. Navigate to the Communities area from the main sidebar.

  3. Select the community that contains the course you want to edit.

  4. Open the Courses or Learning section within that community.

  5. Choose the specific course where you want to configure unlock rules.

Once you are inside the course, you will see its structure, including modules and lessons. From there, you can adjust unlock settings on a lesson-by-lesson basis.

GoHighLevel Lesson-Level Unlock Controls

Each lesson within a course can have its own unlock configuration. This is where you control whether the lesson is immediately available or released later.

Opening the Lesson Settings in GoHighLevel

  1. Within the chosen course, locate the module that contains the lesson you want to configure.

  2. Click on the lesson name to open its details.

  3. Look for the Unlock Options or Availability section in the lesson settings panel.

Depending on your version and layout, this panel may appear on the right side or in a dedicated tab within the lesson editor.

Default Unlock Option: Immediately

By default, many lessons in GoHighLevel are set to unlock immediately. This means that as soon as a member gains access to the course, the lesson is available with no delay or prerequisite.

To keep this default behavior:

  • Select the option such as Unlock Immediately or Available Right Away.
  • Save or update the lesson to confirm the setting.

Use this option for welcome content, course introductions, or any material that should be accessible without restrictions.

Using GoHighLevel Drip Unlock by Days

Drip scheduling allows you to unlock lessons in GoHighLevel a certain number of days after a student enrolls or gains course access. This is helpful for weekly trainings, cohort programs, or membership content.

Configuring Day-Based Drip Unlock

  1. Open the lesson you want to drip (as described above).

  2. In the Unlock Options section, choose the setting similar to Unlock After X Days.

  3. Enter the number of days to wait before the lesson unlocks. For example:

    • 0 days = immediately upon enrollment.
    • 3 days = unlock after three full days.
    • 7 days = typical weekly drip schedule.

  4. Save the lesson settings.

Members will see the lesson as locked until the specified number of days has passed, at which point GoHighLevel will automatically grant access.

Practical Tips for Drip Schedules

  • Align drip intervals with your email campaigns and reminders.
  • Use consistent intervals (e.g., every 7 days) to reduce confusion.
  • Explain the schedule in a welcome lesson so members know what to expect.

Prerequisite-Based Unlocks in GoHighLevel

Another powerful option is to unlock lessons only when a learner has completed previous content. This encourages sequential learning and prevents skipping ahead.

Requiring Previous Lesson Completion

  1. Open the lesson that should stay locked until another lesson is completed.

  2. Go to the Unlock Options or similar control in the lesson settings.

  3. Select an option like Unlock After Completing Previous Lesson or a prerequisite checkbox.

  4. Confirm which lesson must be completed first (often the immediately preceding lesson).

  5. Save your changes.

From this point, the learner must complete the prerequisite lesson before GoHighLevel unlocks the next one. Completion is typically based on finishing the lesson content or meeting completion criteria configured in the course.

Combining Drip and Prerequisites

In some setups, you can combine both timing and prerequisite rules. For example:

  • Lesson 1: Unlocks immediately.
  • Lesson 2: Unlocks 3 days after enrollment and only after Lesson 1 is completed.
  • Lesson 3: Unlocks 7 days after enrollment and only after Lesson 2 is completed.

This hybrid structure maintains pacing while still enforcing a logical learning path.

Testing Your GoHighLevel Course Unlock Settings

Before launching your course publicly, test all unlock rules inside GoHighLevel to ensure students get the experience you designed.

Recommended Testing Steps

  1. Create a test user account or use an existing contact with a test email address.

  2. Enroll the test user in the community and course.

  3. Log in as that user to see which lessons are immediately visible.

  4. Mark lessons as completed to confirm that prerequisite rules unlock the next lessons appropriately.

  5. For day-based drips, adjust the system date, use staging environments, or temporarily shorten delays (e.g., 1 day) so you can verify timing without long waits.

Repeat these tests any time you update or reorder modules to make sure no content is accidentally locked or exposed.

Best Practices for GoHighLevel Community Courses

Beyond the technical steps, consider these best practices when using advanced unlock options in GoHighLevel communities.

  • Start with a simple structure: Use a straightforward sequence of modules and lessons before adding complex rules.
  • Communicate expectations: Let members know about drips, prerequisites, and estimated time to complete each module.
  • Monitor engagement: Review completion rates and feedback to see if your pacing is too fast or too slow.
  • Iterate over time: Adjust unlock delays or prerequisites based on learner behavior and course performance.

Where to Get More Help with GoHighLevel

If you need additional guidance on advanced course unlock options or other features, you can:

  • Review the original GoHighLevel advanced course unlock documentation for screenshots and official notes.
  • Work with implementation specialists, tutorials, and systems experts who understand automation across tools.
  • Explore optimization resources at Consultevo for broader funnel, automation, and community strategies.

With the right configuration of unlock options, your GoHighLevel communities can deliver a structured, engaging learning journey that keeps members progressing step by step through your course content.

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