> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chamilo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chamilo.org/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/adding-content/links.md).

# Links

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

## Adding a Link

1. Open the **Links** <img src="https://2111850333-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fti3Ac0vWGXg7lrHAYz3r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-99d20562b126d3fa20f40c967282eaf9dce8873a%2Fmdi-link.svg?alt=media" alt="Links" data-size="line"> tool from the course homepage
2. Click **Add a link** <img src="https://2111850333-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fti3Ac0vWGXg7lrHAYz3r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-129280615ed96538c2047792fe7f6a9f88606c9b%2Fmdi-link-plus.svg?alt=media" alt="Add link" data-size="line">
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** <img src="https://2111850333-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fti3Ac0vWGXg7lrHAYz3r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ec74fe7c4dcdd02a54014b368e995c78822ec834%2Fmdi-check-circle.svg?alt=media" alt="Validity" data-size="line"> — Chamilo can verify whether links are still active or broken
* **Edit** <img src="https://2111850333-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fti3Ac0vWGXg7lrHAYz3r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6369c6135a9138074bead2ce94ad7693bf719058%2Fmdi-pencil.svg?alt=media" alt="Edit" data-size="line"> — Update the link's URL, title, or description
* **Visibility** <img src="https://2111850333-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fti3Ac0vWGXg7lrHAYz3r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0b6b23a06a96f08bea32e8e7de1252b5982bdc4d%2Fmdi-eye.svg?alt=media" alt="Visibility" data-size="line"> — Hide or show the link to learners
* **Delete** <img src="https://2111850333-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fti3Ac0vWGXg7lrHAYz3r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-21c80c23ae6145a864b07a6b63304ce29d60d6c7%2Fmdi-delete.svg?alt=media" alt="Delete" data-size="line"> — 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
