This article is for students. Co-teachers, go here.
To use Classroom, sign in on your computer or mobile device and join classes. After you join a class, you can get assignments from your teacher and communicate with your classmates.
You can join a class with:
- A class link: Your teacher sends you the link.
- A class code: Your teacher gives you the class code.
- An email invite: Your teacher sends you the invite.
After you join a class on one device, you're enrolled in that class for all devices.
To join a class, you must sign in to Classroom with the correct account. Learn how to sign in to Classroom.
Join a class with a class code
Your teacher can give you the class code. After you get the code, join the class:
- On your computer, go to classroom.google.com.
- You must sign in with the correct account.
- If you're signed in and need to switch accounts:
- At the top right, click your Profile picture.
- Select or add your account.
- If you're signed in and need to switch accounts:
- At the top, click Join class
. - Enter the class code from your teacher.
- Click Join.
. Tip: Class codes are 6 to 8 characters long, and use letters and numbers. They can’t have spaces or special symbols. If a code doesn’t work, make sure that you signed in with the correct account.
Trouble joining a class?
I forgot or lost the class code
- To join a class, you just need to enter the class code once. After you join, you don’t need to enter the code again.
- If you forget, lose, or delete the code before you join the class, ask your teacher to share it with you.
If the class code doesn’t work, check that:
- You’re signed in to Classroom with the correct account. Learn how to sign in to Classroom.
- The code you enter is 6 to 8 characters long, and uses letters and numbers. Codes can’t have spaces or use special characters.
- You enter the code correctly. This includes any capital letters or special characters.
- If you're sure that you entered the code correctly, contact your teacher as there might be a technical issue.
If you still have trouble, let your teacher know.
I don't have my class code. How can I get it?
- Contact your teacher: The easiest way to get your class code is to ask your teacher directly. They should be able to provide it.
- Check your email: Your teacher might send the class code in an email. Check your inbox and spam folder.
How can I log in to Google Classroom?
To know more about the Google Classroom sign in process, learn how to sign in to Classroom.
Where can I find help with joining a class?
If you're sure that you entered the class code correctly, contact your teacher as there might be a technical issue.
Related resources
- Join a class with a class link in Google Classroom
- Join a class with an email invite in Google Classroom
- Email your teacher or classmates
- Change your profile name, photo, or password
- Turn in an assignment
- Answer a question
- Use a screen reader with Classroom on your computer
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