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How Students Sign In
The student sign-in flow on iPad: email plus one-time code.
Students sign into Scribble on iPad with their own email and a one-time code sent to that email. There's no password to remember.
The student flow
- Open Scribble on iPad. The sign-in screen appears.
- Enter the student's email address.
- Tap Send code. Scribble emails a 6-digit code to that address.
- The student opens their email, copies the 6-digit code, and enters it in Scribble.
- Scribble loads their profile and they're ready to practice.
Codes are short-lived
A one-time code is valid for a short window. If it expires before the student enters it, tap Send a new code. Old codes stop working — don't try to reuse them.
Students stay signed in
Once a student signs in, they stay signed in on that iPad. They won't need a code every day — only when:
- They sign out manually.
- A teacher or admin signs them out from the dashboard.
- They sign in on a different iPad (the old iPad signs them out).
One iPad at a time
A student can only be signed in on one iPad at a time. If they sign in on a new iPad, the old one signs them out automatically. This keeps progress in one place.
What if a student doesn't have an email?
Every student needs an email to receive codes. Most schools issue one. If a student doesn't have one yet, work with IT before rolling out Scribble.
What if a student can't access their email on the iPad?
Email and Scribble don't need to be on the same device. The student can read the code on a phone, a computer, or wherever their email is — then type it into the iPad.
When sign-in fails
The most common reasons sign-in fails:
- The student typed the wrong email.
- The code expired — request a new one.
- The student tried to reuse an old code.
- The email isn't on the school's roster yet — check Students in the dashboard.
Last reviewed May 11, 2026