The Assignment Deadlines Pro plugin for LearnDash includes built-in support to automatically notify students via email when a manual deadline is extended. These notifications ensure that learners are promptly informed of any changes and can adjust their schedules accordingly.
To send deadline extension notifications:
- Go to the Assignment Uploads section in your LearnDash course.
- Open the Assignment Settings.
- Ensure Manual Deadline is selected.
- Extend the deadline by adding the desired number of hours or days.
- Enable the Send Notification Email option.
- Customize the email message using the available content editor.
- Click Save to apply changes.
Students will automatically receive the updated deadline information in their inbox, keeping communication clear and course timelines transparent.
For detailed instructions on customizing these emails, please refer to the Deadline Extension Settings article.