Create a URL/Link

Summary

There are several ways to create a hyperlink to a website or course material in Moodle. The process is slightly different when you choose to use the URL tool.

This Guide Will Help You to:

• Add a URL/link to your Moodle courses

Main title 

1. Ensure you are in editing mode by clicking on the Edit mode toggle in the top right corner of your Moodle page.
2. Choose the topic section in which you would like to add the page and click the (+) to bring up a drop-down menu where you can choose Activity or resource. 

3. Choose the Resources tab at the top of the menu, then choose URL. 

4. Name the resource and add the URL link. Important: the title should be the destination of the URL, not the URL itself. For example:

Correct: Google Maps; Incorrect: https://www.google.com/maps 

5. Expand the Appearance section and change the Display drop down from Automatic to New window (if available) or Pop up.

6. Click Save and return to course.

7. Check the link in the course to ensure it works. 

Also see Create an active hyperlink within a Page, Label (Text/Media), Quiz, Forum and more.

Seek Further Assistance

For additional assistance please contact, Clarkson OIT Help Desk;

Online: Get Help
Email: helpdesk@clarkson.edu
Call: 315-268-HELP (x4357)