How to Know the Best Way to Add Students

Adding students to your Typing.com class is a breeze! Whether you prefer using a self-join link, syncing with Google Classroom, or importing a student list, we’ve got you covered. Let’s explore the various methods to get your students up and typing in no time!

For a visual guide, watch our short Students page tour.

Pro-Tip 1: Your students don't need an email address to use Typing.com. Once you have created your first class, choose one of these ways to add your students:

• Give them a student self-join link so they can join anytime without your help.

• Sync using Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams.

• If you are using ClassLink, ask your IT department to enable Typing.com so students sync straight from your SIS.

• If you are using Clever, your account should sync when you log in. If it does not, contact IT.

Pro-Tip 2:

• Adding through Google Classroom: add the student there first, then open Classes and click Sync with Google Classroom. The page shows when it last synced.

• If syncing your classes via Clever or ClassLink, contact your school's IT administrator to add the student in Clever/ClassLink, then wait for the account to re-sync overnight.

Step 1: Log in to your Teacher Portal here.

Step 2: Click the + button in the top bar.

Step 3: Choose Add Students.

Step 4: Pick the class in Select a Class at the top of the window. The four methods below it stay grayed out until you do.

Step 5: Choose how you want to add them. There are four ways:

1. Create a Student

• Creates one account from scratch. Username and Password are required; first name, last name and email are optional. The username has to be unique across all of Typing.com. Finish with Add Single Student.

2. Create Students

• Creates a whole list at once. Put one student per line in Student Names and Optional Emails - a first name, a full name, a name and an email, or just an email - or paste the list straight out of Word or Excel. Review Students then shows the username and password it has generated for each one, and Add Students creates them.

3. Import Student List

• If you wish to import a list of students, please check out our in-depth article on Importing a List of Students.

4. Students Self-Join

• Provide the class self-join link to your students and have them enter it into their browser address bar. On the login page that appears, students can create their accounts by adding a username and password. Students with existing accounts can enter their logins by selecting Join with Login. For Google SSO, instruct students to click the Google SSO button and not enter anything in the username and password fields. For more details, check out our article Using the Student Self Join Link. Note: The self-join link cannot be used if you're rostering your classes through Google Classroom, Clever, or ClassLink.

Pick whichever suits you and your students. Happy typing! 😄