# Edit a live course without breaking it

> Editing a published course is safe — changes apply to current and future students. Here's what to do before a big change so a relaunch never surprises anyone.

Last updated 2026-06-01 · Source: https://prolaud.com/help/course-edit-safely

Edit (action bar, or 'Edit Course' on the row menu) opens /dashboard/courses/<id>/edit. Deeper structure work happens in the curriculum and the builder.

## Edits are live by default

- Fixing a typo, swapping a video, adding a lesson → just edit; enrolled students see it immediately.
- No need to unpublish for small changes.

## Before a BIG change

- Snapshot a Version so you can roll back.
- For a heavy rebuild, consider unpublishing first so new buyers don't land mid-change.
- Preview as an enrolled student when done.
- Republish (if you unpublished).

> **Note:** Changing the price affects new buyers only — it never re-charges existing students. Outstanding payment links keep their old price until they expire; re-issue them if you want the new price.

## Related

- [Snapshot before editing](https://prolaud.com/help/course-versions)
- [Preview your changes](https://prolaud.com/help/course-preview)
- [Edit the curriculum](https://prolaud.com/help/course-curriculum)