Guest access in Moodle allows non-registered users to enter a course without creating an account. This feature is useful for:

  • Open courses
  • Sharing resources
  • Previewing course content
Steps to Enable Guest Access:
1. Enable Guest Login Button
  • Go to Site Administration > Plugins > Authentication > Manage Authentication.
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  • Set the Guest login button to "Show" if you want the button to appear on the front page.
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  • Click Save changes.

2. Enable Guest Access for a Course
  • Navigate to your desired course and click on Participants.Image Placeholder
  • From the dropdown menu, select Enrollment Methods.
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  • If Guest access is already listed:

    Enable it by clicking the eye icon to make it visible.  Click the pencil icon next to it to configure its settings.


       
  • If Guest access is not listed: From the Add method dropdown menu, select Guest access.

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  • In the Allow guest access setting, choose Yes.
  • Optionally, set a password for guest access.
  • Click Save changes.
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Guest User Experience:

Once guest access is enabled:
  • Upon clicking Log in, users will see an Access as a guest button.
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  • Clicking this button grants access to the course content without requiring a username or password.