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Administration via command line

Tallthom — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:27:37 GMT

E-mail flag for users

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	In versions 1.x, you could execute admin/cron.php either from command line or via the web. Since Moodle 2.0, only admin/cli/cron.php script can be run via command line.		In versions 1.x, you could execute admin/cron.php either from command line or via the web. Since Moodle 2.0, only admin/cli/cron.php script can be run via command line.
	==Scheduled tasks ==		==Scheduled tasks ==
	Scheduled tasks are automatically run by the cron script, but the specific tasks which run on each cron iteration are determined by the scheduled tasks configuration. It is possible to override the scheduled tasks configuration and run a single scheduled task immediately using the admin/cli/scheduled_task.php script.		Scheduled tasks are automatically run by the cron script, but the specific tasks which run on each cron iteration are determined by the scheduled tasks configuration. It is possible to override the scheduled tasks configuration and run a single scheduled task, or all due scheduled tasks, immediately using the admin/cli/scheduled_task.php script.

	This script accepts the following arguments:		This script accepts the following arguments:
	--list - list all the known scheduled tasks. The tasks are listed by the class name used to run the task. This class name is required as the argument to the next option in order to run a specific task immediately.		--list - list all the known scheduled tasks. The tasks are listed by the class name used to run the task. This class name is required as the argument to the next option in order to run a specific task immediately.

	--execute=<task> - Runs a single scheduled task immediately - regardless of scheduling settings. This will even run disabled tasks. Tasks will still use locking to prevent concurrent execution of the same task - even on clusters. The format of the <task> argument must be the same as returned by the --list option above.		-e, --execute - '''From Moodle 5.3''', runs all due scheduled tasks immediately, regardless of scheduling settings, matching the existing behaviour of admin/cli/adhoc_task.php --execute.

			-e, --execute=<task> - Runs a single scheduled task immediately - regardless of scheduling settings. This will even run disabled tasks. Tasks will still use locking to prevent concurrent execution of the same task - even on clusters. The format of the <task> argument must be the same as returned by the --list option above.

	--disable=<task> - Disables a single scheduled task. The format of the <task> argument must be the same as returned by the --list option above.		--disable=<task> - Disables a single scheduled task. The format of the <task> argument must be the same as returned by the --list option above.

	--enable=<task> - Enables a single scheduled task. The format of the <task> argument must be the same as returned by the --list option above.		--enable=<task> - Enables a single scheduled task. The format of the <task> argument must be the same as returned by the --list option above.

			-f, --force - '''From Moodle 5.3''', runs the task even if cron is disabled site-wide.

	--showsql - Shows sql queries before they are execute		--showsql - Shows sql queries before they are execute
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	</pre>		</pre>
	To run ~~the first~~ task in that list~~, you would execute~~		To run all due scheduled tasks:
			php admin/cli/scheduled_task.php --execute

			To run a specific task from that list:
	php admin/cli/scheduled_task.php --execute='\enrol_imsenterprise\task\cron_task'		php admin/cli/scheduled_task.php --execute='\enrol_imsenterprise\task\cron_task'
	Be aware of the single quotes. Without them, you would need to use double backlashes to avoid escaping by the shell.		Be aware of the single quotes. Without them, you would need to use double backlashes to avoid escaping by the shell.
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	As a result, all users will be logged out from Moodle.		As a result, all users will be logged out from Moodle.

	From Moodle 5.2, the script supports targeted session termination and runs in dry mode by default.		'''From Moodle 5.2''', the script supports targeted session termination and runs in dry mode by default.

	To terminate sessions for specific users only, pass a comma-separated list of user IDs with <code>--for-users</code>:		To terminate sessions for specific users only, pass a comma-separated list of user IDs with <code>--for-users</code>:
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	==Backup, restore and import of courses or modules==		==Backup, restore and import of courses or modules==
	See Backup via CLI in [[Course backup]] and Restore via CLI in [[Course restore]] (~~new~~ in 3.10 onwards). Courses or individual modules can be copied directly on the command line with import.php (in 4.4 onwards). See Import via CLI in [[Course copy]].		See Backup via CLI in [[Course backup]] and Restore via CLI in [[Course restore]] ('''in 3.10 onwards'''). Courses or individual modules can be copied directly on the command line with import.php ('''in 4.4 onwards'''). See Import via CLI in [[Course copy]].

	==Deleting courses==		==Deleting courses==
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	sudo -u www-data /usr/bin/php admin/cli/delete_course.php --courseid=123456		sudo -u www-data /usr/bin/php admin/cli/delete_course.php --courseid=123456

	From Moodle 5.2, courses can also be deleted by shortname or id number:		'''From Moodle 5.2''', courses can also be deleted by shortname or id number:
	sudo -u www-data /usr/bin/php admin/cli/delete_course.php --shortname=mycourseshortname		sudo -u www-data /usr/bin/php admin/cli/delete_course.php --shortname=mycourseshortname
	sudo -u www-data /usr/bin/php admin/cli/delete_course.php --idnumber=COURSE001		sudo -u www-data /usr/bin/php admin/cli/delete_course.php --idnumber=COURSE001
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	will disable the ''Language menu''.		will disable the ''Language menu''.
	==E-mail flag for users==		==E-mail flag for users==
	'''~~New in~~ 4.2'''		'''From Moodle 4.2''', the CLI script to change the email flag for one or many users at a time can be found on the page [[E-Mail flag for users]]
	~~The~~ CLI script to change the email flag for one or many users at a time can be found on the page [[E-Mail flag for users]]

	==Dashboard reset==		==Dashboard reset==

System status report

Gunjan Sarojwal — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:16:15 GMT

Updated for 5.3 release related changes

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	The system status report provides information on the status of the following:		The system status report provides information on the status of the following:

	* Environment - whether the server environment meets all minimum requirements
	* Upgrade - whether an upgrade is recommended		* Upgrade - whether an upgrade is recommended
	* Cron - whether the cron is running frequently		* Antivirus - whether an antivirus scanner is enabled
	* Tasks max fail delay - ~~whether there are any~~ tasks failing		* Router configuration - whether the site's URL router is correctly configured to handle routed requests
			* Cron running - whether the cron is running frequently
			* Tasks max fail delay - number of tasks failing
	* Ad hoc task queue - whether the ad hoc task queue is empty		* Ad hoc task queue - whether the ad hoc task queue is empty
			* Long running tasks - number of tasks have been running for longer than expected

	The system status report may be viewed by admins and users with the capability [[Capabilities/report/status:view\|View system status]].		The system status report may be viewed by admins and users with the capability [[Capabilities/report/status:view\|View system status]].

	There is also a CLI status script. Please see MDL-47271 for details.		There is also a CLI status script. Please see MDL-47271 for details.

			{{New features}}

			'''Note''': The core_environment check (displayed as ‘Environment’ on screen) is now moved from ''Site administration > Reports > System status'' to ''Site administration > Reports > Performance overview''. Refer to [[Performance overview]].

	[[de:Systemstatus-Bericht]]		[[de:Systemstatus-Bericht]]
	[[es:Reporte de estado del sistema]]		[[es:Reporte de estado del sistema]]

Performance overview

Gunjan Sarojwal — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:46:25 GMT

MDL-87565 environment check in Performance overview report

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	The performance overview report in ''Site administration > Reports > Performance overview'' lists issues which may affect performance of the site.		The performance overview report in ''Site administration > Reports > Performance overview'' lists issues which may affect performance of the site.

	[[File:~~performance overview~~.png\|thumb\|~~400px~~\|center\|Performance overview report]]		For each of the issues, it is possible to edit the setting by clicking the icon and either enable or disable it. Reasons are given for keeping the settings as defaut and the consequences of changing them.

			===Environment check moved to Performance overview report===
			{{New features}}
			The core_environment check (displayed as ‘Environment’ on screen) is now moved from ''Site administration > Reports > System status'' to ''Site administration > Reports > Performance overview''.

			In the suite of System status checks that are primarily designed for a constant health-check, the checks must be lightweight. Since the Environment check doesn't need to run every minute, moving it out of the System status report, which is polled frequently by monitoring tools such as Icinga or Nagios, makes those status checks noticeably faster and lighter.

			This reduces unnecessary database load.
			[[File:MDL87565environmentcheckinperformanceoverview(1).png\|thumb\|600px\|center\| Environment check moved to Performance overview report]]

	For each of the issues, it is possible to edit the setting by clicking the icon and either enable or disable it. Reasons are given for keeping the settings as defaut and the consequences of changing them.

	==See also==		==See also==

File:MDL87565environmentcheckinperformanceoverview(1).png

Gunjan Sarojwal — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:40:46 GMT

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Plugins with mobile app support

Gunjan Sarojwal — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:55:40 GMT

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	'''Description:''' Real time communication with Texts, Choices, Comments, and conference Venues. It is a much better way to use a poll, chat, and audio/video conference in Moodle.		'''Description:''' Real time communication with Texts, Choices, Comments, and conference Venues. It is a much better way to use a poll, chat, and audio/video conference in Moodle.

			== Plenary meeting Activity ==
			'''Component:''' <code>mod_plenum</code>

			'''URL:''' https://moodle.org/plugins/mod_plenum

			'''Description:''' The Plenary meeting activity facilitates parliamentary meetings in person or with audio and video conferencing. Actions are recorded by the activity to help provide minutes to be used to assess participation.

	== CADO: Course outline & approval ==		== CADO: Course outline & approval ==

Outcomes

Gunjan Sarojwal — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:46:50 GMT

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	To import outcomes:		To import outcomes:

	# Click the 'Import outcomes' link in ''~~Course administration~~ > Outcomes''		# Click the 'Import outcomes' link in ''Grades > Outcomes > Manage outcomes''
	# Choose 'Import as custom outcomes (only this course)' or 'Import as standard outcomes' as required		# Choose 'Import as custom outcomes (only this course)' or 'Import as standard outcomes' as required
	# Upload the csv file		# Upload the csv file

mod/publication/view

Gunjan Sarojwal — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:44:59 GMT

Port "See also" Marketplace link from 502 (SE-195 fortnightly sync)

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	Use the student folder: https://academic-moodle-cooperation.org/anleitungen/studierendenordner-einsetzen/?lng=en		Use the student folder: https://academic-moodle-cooperation.org/anleitungen/studierendenordner-einsetzen/?lng=en

			'''See also'''

			Some more information can be found on the [https://marketplace.moodle.com/plugins/mod_publication Student folder plugin's Moodle Marketplace page].

mod/publication/mod

Gunjan Sarojwal — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:44:57 GMT

Port "See also" Marketplace link from 502 (SE-195 fortnightly sync)

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	Use the student folder: https://academic-moodle-cooperation.org/anleitungen/studierendenordner-einsetzen/?lng=en		Use the student folder: https://academic-moodle-cooperation.org/anleitungen/studierendenordner-einsetzen/?lng=en

			'''See also'''

			Some more information can be found on the [https://marketplace.moodle.com/plugins/mod_publication Student folder plugin's Moodle Marketplace page].

cPanel Shared Hosting Installation

Gunjan Sarojwal — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:44:13 GMT

Port from 502 (Composer steps, .htaccess section, finish-install section); git clone tag held at v5.1.0 pending a 5.3 branch/tag (SE-195 fortnightly sync)

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 Shared hosting is a good choice for providing internet access for a '''small number''' of students on a self managed Moodle site at a moderate cost. Using cPanel is a relatively easy way to install Moodle but you may soon run into performance problems and restrictions on student numbers.
-This method sets up moodle as a sub-folder in your domain ie www.example.com/moodle. This allows other applications to be run on the same domain,
+This method sets up moodle as a sub-folder in your domain ie www.example.com/moodle. This allows other applications to be run on the same domain.
 == Shared Hosting Requirements ==
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 # Collation: Use utf8mb4_unicode_ci for case-insensitive, language-aware sorting
-== Use cPanel Terminal  ==
+== Use cPanel Terminal for Code and Composer  ==
 Go to '''Terminal''' in '''cPanel''' and  paste these commands one after another, pushing enter after each line.
 <syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
-git clone -b v5.1.0 https://github.com/moodle/moodle ~moodle
+git clone -b v5.1.0 https://github.com/moodle/moodle ~/moodle
 mkdir ~/moodledata
 chmod 755 ~/moodledata ~/moodle
 ln -s ~/moodle/public ~/public_html/moodle
 </syntaxhighlight>
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 * Set permissions for the folderexa
 * Create a link so your moodle will open in example.com/moodle
 == Web based Moodle Installation ==
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 # Continue to the Check page - if there are any php problems, resolve them in '''PHP Selector.'''
 ## If all green, continue with the installation.
 == Set up the Schedule Using a Cron job ==

Programs Technical

Gunjan Sarojwal — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:41:49 GMT

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	Programs custom fields work in precisely the same way as any other custom fields in Moodle, for instance, [[Course settings#Course custom fields\|courses]].		Programs custom fields work in precisely the same way as any other custom fields in Moodle, for instance, [[Course settings#Course custom fields\|courses]].

			A special type of custom fields are catalogue fields (information that is available in the learning catalogue), typically payments and features items. They appear alongside the program custom fields, but have to be configured separately. [[Catalogue Configuration#Payment Support\|Payment support]] and [[Catalogue Configuration#Featured learning and curated recommendations\|Featured learning]] are explained in the Learning catalogue documation.

	== Program allocation methods ==		== Program allocation methods ==

Programs Configuration

Gunjan Sarojwal — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:41:28 GMT

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	When you select '''Show programs''', details for programs that are not listed in the learning catalogue are displayed. If you click a program that belongs to the same tenant as your currently selected tenant, you are taken directly to that program. Otherwise, you are redirected to the '''My courses''' page.		When you select '''Show programs''', details for programs that are not listed in the learning catalogue are displayed. If you click a program that belongs to the same tenant as your currently selected tenant, you are taken directly to that program. Otherwise, you are redirected to the '''My courses''' page.
	[[File:Learning_catalogue_-_Programs_not_listed_II.png\|border\|center\|frameless\|600x600px]]		[[File:Learning_catalogue_-_Programs_not_listed_II.png\|border\|center\|frameless\|600x600px]]
	[[Programs Technical#Program custom fields\|Programs custom fields]] are user-defined properties that allow you to store additional information about the program, such as the program's ~~cost or special catalogue fields~~. These custom fields are managed in '''Site administration > Learning > Programs customs fields'''. Note that program custom fields are defined globally, meaning they will be available across tenants.		[[Programs Technical#Program custom fields\|Programs custom fields]] are user-defined properties that allow you to store additional information about the program, such as the program's prerequisites. These custom fields are managed in '''Site administration > Learning > Programs customs fields'''. Note that program custom fields are defined globally, meaning they will be available across tenants.
	[[File:Programs_-_Program_custom_fields_II.png\|alt=\|border\|center\|frameless\|600x600px]]		[[File:Programs_-_Program_custom_fields_II.png\|alt=\|border\|center\|frameless\|600x600px]]
	<br />~~Program~~ custom fields appear at the ~~bottom of~~ the program ~~details form~~.		<br />A special type of custom fields are catalogue fields (information that is available in the learning catalogue), typically payments and features items. They appear alongside the program custom fields, but have to be configured separately. [[Catalogue Configuration#Payment Support\|Payment support]] and [[Catalogue Configuration#Featured learning and curated recommendations\|Featured learning]] are explained in the Learning catalogue documation. When a program price has been configured, a '''Refresh''' option is shown next to it. While prices are updated automatically, this action lets you update the price immediately inside the program settings.

	==Program content==		==Program content==
	The program content includes courses, sets, and completion types that together form the program.		The program content includes courses, sets, and completion types that together form the program.

Moodle LAE

Gunjan Sarojwal — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:39:02 GMT

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-==Meaning of LAE==
+The '''Liberal Arts Edition''' ('''LAE''') is a distribution of Moodle maintained by the  Collaborative Liberal Arts Moodle Project (CLAMP). It includes the core Moodle release, a limited number of patches, and selected plugins.
-The goal of the LAE is to provide a coherent package for modules, patches, and code developed (or improved) by the Collaborative Liberal Arts Moodle Project (CLAMP).
+== Contents ==
-This package consists of the code that the developers and instructional technologists at CLAMP schools have deemed essential to their operation of Moodle. A number of other recommend add-ons for Moodle are available through CLAMP web site (http://www.clamp-it.org). These recommended add-ons, however, have certain caveats that you should be aware of, and it is imperative that you read their respective readme files before installing them.
+* Anonymous Forums: A completely new version of the Anonymous Forums option in Moodle. This version introduces a new "Anonymous User" who is attached to forum posts, allowing faculty to back up and restore a forum without losing anonymity. This feature is disabled by default.
-==Project Homepage==
+=== Plugins ===
-http://www.clamp-it.org/code/moodle-2-5-2liberal-arts-edition-v5-1-0/
+* [https://marketplace.moodle.com/plugins/1284 Filtered course list]
-==Contact==
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.clamp-it.org Project homepage]
-Questions about the LAE can be sent to Ken Newquist at newquisk@lafayette.edu or 610-330-5759. CLAMP members may participate in the development of the LAE by joining the Development Project in Redmine (our collaboration web site) at:
+* [https://github.com/CLAMP-IT/moodle Github]
 [[Category:Contributed code]]

mod/game/mod

Gunjan Sarojwal — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:35:15 GMT