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Students, reviews and support

How students enrol, what they can rate, and how to keep them happy.

2 min read · Updated October 2026

What you can see

  • The enrolled count appears on the course page.
  • Each course has an average rating and the written reviews.
  • Enrolment payments show up in your earnings, and you can switch on an email for Course enrollments in Manage Notifications.

Reviews

Only enrolled students can rate a course (1 to 5 stars) and write a review of up to 1,000 characters. Reviews appear on the course page and are the strongest proof you have. A student can update their review later.

  • Ask happy students for a review at the end of the last lesson.
  • Screenshot good reviews for Stories and link straight to the course.
  • Reply to a negative review by improving the lesson it mentions.
Review request message
Hey! Hope you're loving the course. If it helped, could you leave a quick rating on my page? It helps more people find it.

Refunds

Courses cannot be refunded once a student has access, because the content is delivered instantly. If a course is materially different from its description, students can contact support, who review the request. Make your description and previews honest and complete to avoid disputes. Read more in Refunds and cancellations.

Keep students engaged

  • Offer a group session as a live Q&A for students (a vault Call / Session).
  • Put a short "what's next" lesson at the end that links to your next product.
  • Reward finishing with a free bonus file in the Vault that you announce to followers.

Welcome message for new students

Welcome note
Welcome to the course, and thank you for trusting me with your time.

Start with lesson 1 and do the small task at the end of each lesson.
If you get stuck, send me a question and I'll help.
When you finish, I'd love a quick rating on the course page.

Common questions

Can students download the videos?

No. Lessons stream in the course player and Sygil does not offer video downloads.

What if a student says they paid but cannot watch?

Ask them to check Activity, Redemptions, and the course page for the Enrolled label. For a pre-order, lessons unlock at launch. If it still looks wrong, send their order ID to support.

Can I add lessons after launch?

Yes. Upload new lessons any time. Enrolled students see them once they are ready.