> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gradingpal.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a Student Account

> Sign up for GradingPal and join your teacher's class

This guide explains how to create a GradingPal student account and join your teacher's class.

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## Getting Started

You'll need one of the following from your teacher:

* A **class code** (like "ABC123")
* An **invite link** (URL that starts with gradingpal.ai/invite)
* An **email invitation** (sent to your email address)

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## Option 1: Join with a Class Code

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Signup Page">
    Go to [gradingpal.ai/signup/student](https://gradingpal.ai/signup/student)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign Up">
    Sign up using:

    * **Google** (recommended if you have a school Google account)
    * **Email** (enter your email and click the link sent to you)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Class Code">
    Enter the **class code** your teacher provided
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm and Join">
    Confirm your name and join the class
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame caption="Enter the class code provided by your teacher">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alaynaai/K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU/images/student/enter-join-code.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU&q=85&s=4cb4ad2a7f3ce8ad49d91cedd0278eb3" alt="Student entering join code" width="2210" height="890" data-path="images/student/enter-join-code.png" />
</Frame>

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## Option 2: Join with an Invite Link

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Invite Link">
    Click the invite link your teacher shared
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pre-Selected Class">
    You'll be taken directly to the signup page with your class pre-selected
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign Up">
    Sign up using Google or email
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm and Enroll">
    Confirm your name and you're enrolled
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Option 3: Join from an Email Invitation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Email">
    Open the email invitation from GradingPal
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Join">
    Click **Join Class** in the email
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign Up or Log In">
    Sign up or log in to your account
  </Step>

  <Step title="Auto-Enrollment">
    You'll be automatically added to the class
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Completing Your Profile

After signing up, you'll set up your profile:

1. **Enter your name** - Use your real first and last name so your teacher can identify you
2. **Add a profile photo** (optional) - Helps personalize your account
3. Click **Complete Setup**

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alaynaai/K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU/images/student/student-profile.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU&q=85&s=9334c5c261049042eb0d8c68383ff8c7" alt="Student profile setup" width="1666" height="544" data-path="images/student/student-profile.png" />
</Frame>

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## Joining Multiple Classes

If you have multiple teachers using GradingPal:

1. Log in to your existing account
2. Click **Join a Class** from your dashboard
3. Enter the new class code or use the invite link
4. The new class appears on your dashboard

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## Using Your School Google Account

If your school uses Google Workspace:

1. Click **Sign up with Google**
2. Choose your school Google account
3. Your name is automatically pulled from your Google profile
4. GradingPal doesn't access your Drive or email—just your name and profile picture

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Class code not found">
    * Check that you typed the code exactly as given (codes are case-sensitive)
    * Ask your teacher to confirm the class code
    * The code might have expired—ask for a new one
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Email already in use">
    * You may already have an account
    * Try logging in instead of signing up
    * Use the "Forgot password" link if you can't remember your password
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Didn't receive the email?">
    * Check your spam/junk folder
    * Add [noreply@gradingpal.ai](mailto:noreply@gradingpal.ai) to your contacts
    * Try signing up with Google instead
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can't find my class after joining">
    * Refresh your dashboard
    * Make sure you're logged in with the correct account
    * Contact your teacher to verify you're enrolled
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Privacy & Safety

* Your submissions are only visible to your teacher
* Other students cannot see your grades or feedback
* Your account is connected to your teacher's class only while enrolled
* You can leave a class at any time from your settings

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## Next Steps

Once you've joined your class:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="View Assignments" icon="list-check" href="/student/view-assignments">
    See what work is due
  </Card>

  <Card title="Submit Your Work" icon="upload" href="/student/submit-your-work">
    Upload assignments directly
  </Card>

  <Card title="Check Feedback" icon="comments" href="/student/view-scores-feedback">
    View grades and comments when returned
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Related Articles

* [View Assignments](/student/view-assignments)
* [Submit Your Work](/student/submit-your-work)
* [View Scores & Feedback](/student/view-scores-feedback)