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Import a List of Students to Your Account (Teacher)

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Welcome to your guide on importing a list of students to your Typing.com account! This process is straightforward and will help you get your class roster set up in no time. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth import and get your students ready to learn.


Pro-Tips for a Successful Import:

  • To import a list of students successfully, you must upload a file in Comma Separated Values (.csv) format with correctly titled columns. Check out our guide on How To Create A Comma Separated Values (.CSV) Format File for more details.

  • Usernames must be unique across all Typing.com accounts. If you see an error indicating a username is already in use, you must edit it. For example, if the username "fernandocote" is taken, consider changing it to:

    • cotefernando

    • fcote

    • fernandoc

    • ferco-2019

  • Usernames cannot exceed 30 characters. Ensure your school domain doesn't cause usernames to go over this limit.

  • Including an email address for each student is not mandatory, but the email column header must be present in the CSV file.


Step 1: Log in to your teacher portal HERE.

Step 2: Click on “Classes.” 

Step 3: Click the name of the class into which you wish to import your student list (or create a new class)

Step 4: Inside the class page, click on the 'Students' tab to access the class roster.

Step 5: Click the blue 'Add Students' button on the right-hand side.

Step 6: Click the 'Import Student List' button. 

Step 7: Upload your CSV file by clicking the “Choose File” button.

Pro-tip: You can drag and drop your CSV file.

Pro-tip: Check the 'Update students during import' box to update existing student records and place them in the specified class.

IMPORTANT: 

  • File format must be “Comma Separated Values" (.csv).

  • The first row in your CSV file must exactly match the following: Student_Username,Password,First_Name,Last_Name,Email

  • Fields marked with * are required.

  • Check out our guide on HOW TO CREATE A  COMMA SEPARATED VALUES (.CSV) FORMAT FILE to avoid any errors when uploading the file.


Step 8: Next, click “Begin Import”. 

Optional: Below "On First Login", select the boxes that allow students to change their name and password upon their first login.

Step 9A: If no errors were found, click the “Import Students” button. 

Step 9B: If there are errors, you will receive a red notification. Review the error messages, correct the errors, and re-upload the file by clicking on the 're-upload the file' link.


That's it! You have successfully imported your list of students to your account. Now your students are ready to start their typing journey. 😊