Who This Is For / When to Use
Use this article if you are:
A community owner or admin
Selling paid courses inside a community
Offering one-time, subscription, or installment pricing
Managing course access and sharing
Prerequisites for Selling a Course
Before creating a paid course in a community, ensure:
Course Product Exists
The course must already be created under Products → Memberships & Courses.Community Exists
The community must be created and active under Communities.
If either is missing, the course cannot be added.
(Optional) Customize Your Course Product
Course themes control the layout, branding, and visual structure of your course.
How to Customize a Course Theme
Open the course from Products → Courses.
Click Customize in the left sidebar.
Choose a system theme from the template gallery.
Use the sidebar editor to modify sections such as:
Hero section
Lesson layout
Progress indicators
Save your changes.
Add a Paid Course to a Community
Step 1: Log In as Admin
Log in using an account with community admin or owner access.
Step 2: Open the Community Learning Tab
Open the community.
Click the Learning tab.
Click + Add Course.
This is where members will see all available courses.
Step 3: Select the Course
Click Add Course.
Select the course from the dropdown list.
Configure Pricing and Access
Step 4: Set Course Visibility to “Buy Now”
Under Course Visibility, select Buy Now.
Choose a pricing model:
One-time payment (example: $99)
Recurring subscription (monthly, weekly, etc.)
Select the currency.
(Optional) Configure:
Installment plans (2-pay or 3-pay)
Trial days for subscriptions
Step 5: Publish the Course
Turn Test Mode OFF.
Click Update Course.
The course is now live and purchasable inside the community.
What Members See When Purchasing a Course
Accessing the Course
Members log in to the community.
Open the Learning tab.
Click Buy Now on the course card.
Payment Experience
A secure checkout opens.
Supported payment methods include:
Card payments
Google Pay
Stripe-supported local methods (SEPA, iDEAL, Bancontact for EUR)
Important:
Kyrios uses a two-step checkout, capturing user details before payment.
This enables abandoned cart follow-ups.
After Successful Payment
Course access is granted immediately.
Access emails are sent automatically.
No manual admin action is required.
Managing a Paid Course as an Admin
Edit Course Settings
Admins can update a course at any time.
You can:
Change pricing
Switch between paid and free
Adjust access rules
Update content
Pro Tip:
Preview changes before publishing, especially for video content. Use compressed or segmented videos for better performance.
Share a Course
Open the course card.
Click the three-dot menu.
Select Copy Link.
Share the link with potential members.
Additional Capabilities (Overview)
Magic Links: Share courses without requiring login.
Workflow Automation: Trigger emails and actions after purchase.
Watch Time Tracking: Monitor video engagement and drop-off points.
Expanded File Support: Upload a wider range of content formats.
Group Visibility: View which communities a course belongs to from the product page.
Common Issues and Fixes
Members can’t access a purchased course
Confirm the course is published (test mode off).
Verify payment completed successfully.
Pricing changes didn’t apply
Click Update Course after editing.
Refresh the Learning tab to confirm updates.
Users see the course but can’t buy it
Ensure Buy Now visibility is selected.
Confirm currency and price are set.
FAQs
How do I change a paid course to free?
Edit the course and switch visibility from Buy Now to All Members, then update the course.
Can I offer subscriptions and one-time pricing?
Yes. You can configure multiple pricing models per course.
Which payment methods are supported?
Stripe powers payments, including cards, Google Pay, and region-specific options for EUR.
Can I share a course outside the community?
Yes. Share the course link or use magic links to grant access.