LearnDash LMS 2Checkout Integration 1.1.2

LearnDash LMS 2Checkout Integration is an official add-on that allows you to accept global payments for your courses using the 2Checkout (now Verifone) gateway. It is a lightweight, "Buy Now" style integration that handles secure transactions and automated student enrollment without the need for a complex shopping cart system like WooCommerce.

As of January 2026, the integration remains a stable choice for international course sellers who need a reliable alternative to Stripe or PayPal.

## Key Features

The 2Checkout add-on is designed for simplicity and global reach:

Automated Enrollment: Once a customer completes their payment on the 2Checkout hosted page, they are instantly redirected back to your site and enrolled in the course.

Subscription Support: Supports both "Buy Now" (one-time) and "Recurring" (subscription) access modes.

Global Payments: 2Checkout supports over 45 payment methods and 100+ currencies, making it ideal for selling to students in regions where Stripe may not be available.

Secure Hosted Checkout: Payments are processed on 2Checkout’s PCI-compliant servers, meaning sensitive credit card data never touches your WordPress server.

Instant Notification System (INS): Communicates with your site via webhooks to handle payment confirmations and access revocation in case of refunds.

## How to Set It Up

The setup involves connecting your WordPress dashboard to your 2Checkout Merchant account.

1. Installation

In your WordPress admin, go to LearnDash LMS > Add-ons.

Locate 2Checkout for LearnDash and click Install Now, then Activate.

Alternatively, download it from your LearnDash account and upload it via Plugins > Add New.

2. 2Checkout Account Configuration

Log in to your 2Checkout Merchant Control Panel.

Go to Integrations > Webhooks & API.

Copy your Merchant Code and your INS Secret Word.

Enable INS and set the Approved URL (Redirect URL) provided in your LearnDash settings.

3. LearnDash Settings

Navigate to LearnDash LMS > Settings > 2Checkout Settings.

Enter your Merchant Code and Secret Word.

Toggle Test Mode if you want to run a "sandbox" transaction before going live.

4. Course Configuration

Go to LearnDash LMS > Courses and edit a course.

Click the Settings tab and scroll to Course Access Settings.

Set the Access Mode to Buy Now or Recurring.

Enter the Price and click Update.

### When to Use This vs. WooCommerce

Use Case

2Checkout Add-on

LearnDash + WooCommerce

Speed

Extremely fast to set up.

Requires setting up products and a cart.

Complexity

Very low (Direct Buy).

High (Full eCommerce features).

Flexibility

Limited to basic course sales.

Allows bundles, coupons, and upsells.

Fees

Standard gateway fees.

Standard gateway fees (via Woo).

### Technical Tip (2026)

Ensure your server is running PHP 8.1 or 8.2+ and has a valid SSL Certificate (HTTPS). 2Checkout requires a secure connection to process webhooks (INS) correctly. If your students are not being enrolled after payment, the first place to check is the Integrations > Webhooks logs in your 2Checkout dashboard to see if your site is blocking the incoming data.

Would you like me to help you troubleshoot your 2Checkout IPN/INS settings if your students aren't being automatically enrolled?