Links

The links tool lets you share useful URLs with your learners, organized by category.

Adding a Link

1. Open the Links tool from the course homepage

2. Click Add a link

3. Fill in the details:

   • URL — The web address (e.g., https://example.com/resource)

   • Link name — A descriptive name for the link

   • Description — An optional explanation of what the resource is about

   • Category — Assign the link to a category for organization

   • Target — Where the link opens: _self (same window), _blank (new tab), _parent, or _top

   • Show link on course homepage — Whether you want to show it as a tool icon on the course homepage

4. Save

Organizing with Categories

Categories help you group related links together:

1. Click Add a category

2. Enter a category name and optional description

3. Save

Links within a category are displayed together, making it easy for learners to find relevant resources.

Managing Links

• Link checking — Chamilo can verify whether links are still active or broken

• Edit — Update the link's URL, title, or description

• Visibility — Hide or show the link to learners

• Delete — Remove the link

Exporting Links

You can export your link collection to PDF. Look for the Export option in the links tool.

Tips

• Categorize by topic — Create a category for each module or week of your course

• Add descriptions — Help learners understand why a link is relevant before they click it

• Check regularly — Web links can become outdated or broken over time