Getting Started
This section helps you get oriented with Chamilo 2.0. You will learn how to log in, navigate the main interface, and configure your profile.
Logging In
To access Chamilo, open your browser and navigate to the URL provided by your institution (for example, https://chamilo.yourschool.edu). Enter your username and password on the login page and click Sign in.
If your institution uses external authentication (such as Azure, Keycloak, or a university single sign-on system), you may see additional login buttons below the standard login form. Click the appropriate button to authenticate through your institution's identity provider.
If you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot password? link on the login page. You will receive an email with instructions to reset it.
First Look
After logging in, you will see the Chamilo home page. The interface is organized into three main areas:
Top bar — Displays the platform logo, your message inbox (with a badge showing unread messages), and your user avatar. Click your avatar to access your profile and account settings.
Sidebar — The left navigation panel gives you quick access to your courses, sessions, agenda, social network, and more. You can collapse it by clicking the toggle at its edge.
Main content area — This is where the current page content is displayed. On the home page, you will see system announcements and your featured courses.
Your Courses
From the sidebar, click My courses to see all the courses you are enrolled in as a teacher or student. Each course appears as a card showing:
The course image or thumbnail
The course title
Quick-access actions
If your institution uses sessions (time-bound training periods), you will also see a My sessions link in the sidebar, organized into current, past, and upcoming sessions.
Sessions in Chamilo are a way to deliver the same course to different groups of learners at different times, without duplicating the course content. Think of a session as a scheduled edition or cohort of a course. More on that topic later.
Next Steps
Understanding the Interface — A detailed look at every part of the Chamilo interface
Your Profile — How to manage your personal information and preferences
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