LearnDash LMS Integrity

LearnDash LMS Integrity is an essential add-on designed to protect the integrity of courses hosted on the LearnDash Learning Management System (LMS). It offers functionalities such as hotlink protection, prevention of concurrent logins, and content copy protection. Additionally, it integrates reCAPTCHA for native login and registration forms, enhancing the security of the LearnDash platform.

Features

Prevent Hotlinking

Hotlinking refers to the act of linking directly to a website’s assets, such as images or videos, thereby stealing bandwidth or server resources. The Integrity add-on offers protection against hotlinking, ensuring that videos and images hosted on the site are secure.

Prevent Concurrent Login

Concurrent login occurs when a user logs in simultaneously from different locations or devices using the same username and password. This add-on prevents concurrent logins, displaying an error prompt if an account exceeds the maximum concurrent login number. This feature helps prevent users from sharing their logins with others to complete courses.

Prevent Content Copy

The Integrity add-on also offers an option to disable the “Copy” and “Paste” functions on the website, along with the entire right-click functionality. While not foolproof, this feature may discourage users from copying and pasting content and courses from the website.

reCAPTCHA Integration

The add-on integrates reCAPTCHA, a widely-used method to protect sites from spam, fraud, and abuse. It supports both reCAPTCHA v3 (invisible) and reCAPTCHA v2 (checkbox), providing flexibility in choosing the desired security captcha.

reCAPTCHA v3 (Invisible)

This version of reCAPTCHA adds protection without requiring users to solve puzzles or checkboxes. It uses a confidence score threshold based on user behavior to verify if they are human or a bot.

reCAPTCHA v2 (Checkbox)

reCAPTCHA v2 offers widgets like checkboxes or puzzles to avoid spam and automated bots. It includes options like the “I’m not a robot” checkbox and the invisible reCAPTCHA badge.

Location Selection

Administrators can choose where the reCAPTCHA will be displayed on the website, such as the login form, registration form, or both.

Installation

The Integrity add-on can be installed via the Add-ons Menu (requires an active LearnDash license) or through manual upload. The installation process is straightforward, and the add-on can be activated directly from the WordPress admin area.

Use Cases

Educational Platforms

For educational institutions using LearnDash, the Integrity add-on ensures that course content is protected from unauthorized access and copying.

Corporate Training

Companies utilizing LearnDash for employee training can benefit from the add-on’s security features, preventing unauthorized sharing of login credentials and content.

Online Course Creators

Individual course creators can use the Integrity add-on to protect their intellectual property and maintain the integrity of their courses.

Conclusion

The LearnDash LMS Integrity add-on is a vital tool for anyone looking to secure and protect their LearnDash courses. With features like hotlink protection, concurrent login prevention, content copy prevention, and reCAPTCHA integration, it offers robust security measures to keep the content safe and maintain the integrity of the learning environment.