Contents
- Introduction
- What Are Magic Links?
- Benefits of Magic Links
- Usage Cases for Magic Links
- Creating Magic Links
- Troubleshooting
Introduction
Struggling to get users into your Concours Pro Online Courses because they’ve forgotten their password or can’t log in?
Magic links are your one-click fix. They let users access their courses instantly, skipping the hassle of usernames and passwords.
This guide explains how to use magic links in Concours Pro to streamline access to your courses, ensuring your users get to their content fast.
Note: New accounts must use Online Portal magic links. You can generate these in Sites > Online Portal > Dashboard. Magic links grant access only to the courses or products assigned to the user. If you’re logged in as an admin, you’ll see all courses in the account when testing.
What Are Magic Links?
Magic links are secure, one-click URLs that let users log into their Concours Pro Online Courses without entering credentials. They’re perfect for users who’ve lost their password or need quick access. You can send these links via email, SMS, or embed them as menu links. Just ensure you share them only with users who have permission to access your content.
Benefits of Magic Links
- Easy Access: Users skip the login process, jumping straight into their courses with one click, saving time and frustration.
- Secure and Convenient: Links are time-limited and device-agnostic, keeping your content safe while making it accessible anywhere, anytime.
Usage Cases for Magic Links
Magic links shine in several scenarios:
- Password Resets: Send a magic link to users who’ve forgotten their credentials, letting them access their account without resetting their password.
- New User Invites: Share a magic link to onboard new users, making it simple for them to join and explore your courses.
- Email Campaigns: Include magic links in emails to drive users to your courses, boosting engagement with minimal effort.
- Promotions: Offer exclusive deals by sending magic links to discounted courses, encouraging quick action.
- Multi-Device Access: Let users access courses from any device—desktop, tablet, or phone—without login barriers.
Creating Magic Links
- Go to Sites > Online Portal > Dashboard.
- Click Generate Magic Link.
- Select Contact, optionally check Send Email.
- Click Generate.
Magic links are ideal for sending via workflows or emails in cases like:
- Granting course access to new users.
- Providing offer access to existing users.
- Signing up new users for a course.
Sending Magic Links via Workflows
- Go to Advanced Automation & Workflow Builder and set up a course-related trigger (e.g., Category Started, Lesson Completed, Offer Access Granted).
- Add an action like Email or SMS.
- Select Login URL (Magic Link) from the custom values. The link will auto-populate for the contact when sent.
Sending Magic Links via Email Campaigns
In Email Direct Marketing (EDM), use the Login URL (Magic Link) custom value in your email template to include the link.
Important: Share magic links only with users who have consent to access your courses, as anyone with the link can view the content.
Troubleshooting
- Expired Links: Generating a new magic link invalidates older ones. Always use the latest link.
- No Access: Magic links won’t work for contacts without assigned course or offer access.
- Seeing All Courses: If you’re an admin testing a magic link, you’ll see all courses in the account. Test in an incognito browser to mimic a user’s view.
