{"id":563,"date":"2024-01-25T20:45:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T20:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2024\/01\/25\/8868583-how-to-use-the-moodle-vps-template-at-hostinger\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:12:00","slug":"8868583-how-to-use-the-moodle-vps-template-at-hostinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/8868583-how-to-use-the-moodle-vps-template-at-hostinger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use the Moodle VPS Template at Hostinger"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moodle<\/a><\/b> is a widely used open-source learning management system<\/b> (LMS) that provides educators and learners with robust tools for online learning and collaboration. With Hostinger’s Ubuntu 24.04 64bit with Moodle<\/a><\/b> VPS template, setting up a Moodle environment is streamlined, as it comes with Moodle pre-installed. This guide will help you get started with Moodle on your VPS.<\/p>

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Check out our Moodle VPS hosting solutions<\/a><\/b> to ensure you have the best Moodle experience!<\/p>\n<\/div>

Accessing Moodle<\/h2>

Open a web browser and go to https:\/\/[your-VPS-hostname]\/admin<\/a> <\/b>— make sure to replace [your-VPS-hostname]<\/b> with the hostname<\/a><\/b> of your VPS”<\/p>

\"Logging<\/div>

Use admin<\/code><\/b> as a username and the password<\/b> you entered when installing the template.<\/p>

Configuring Moodle<\/h2>

Upon first access, Moodle will ask to change your admin account details:<\/p>

\"Changing<\/div>

Creating Courses<\/h2>

In the Moodle dashboard, navigate to the My courses<\/b> section to start creating your online courses:<\/p>

Here, you can add learning materials, quizzes, assignments, and other educational resources to your courses.<\/p>

Enrolling Users<\/h2>

In Site administration<\/b> → Users<\/b>, create user accounts<\/b> for learners and educators. You can also enable self-registration for users:<\/p>

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You can easily assign roles<\/b> (e.g., student<\/i>, teacher<\/i>, or manager<\/i>) to users for course access and management.<\/p>

Customizing Your Moodle Site<\/h2>

Choose and customize Moodle themes to align with your branding or preferences in Site administration <\/b>→ Appearance<\/b>:<\/p>

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Explore and install additional Moodle plugins<\/b> to extend the functionality of your site!<\/p>

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For more detailed instructions and support, always refer to the official Moodle documentation<\/a> <\/b>💡<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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