Keeping student access to digital tools smooth and secure is essential for learning. In ClassLink, students can reset their own passwords, but when they forget their login credentials, teachers can assist by setting a temporary password.
This guide covers two essential processes for managing student passwords:
Students can reset their password independently in ClassLink through their profile settings. This process encourages digital responsibility while keeping their accounts secure.
✅ Best for: Students who remember their old password but want to change it for security or personal reasons.
When a student forgets their password and can’t log in, teachers can create a temporary password that allows them to reset their login credentials.
✅ Best for: Students who are locked out and need a quick way back into their account.
🔒 Password Do’s:
✅ Make it Long – Aim for at least 8-12 characters. The longer, the better!
✅ Use a Mix of Characters – Include uppercase & lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols (!, @, #, etc.).
✅ Make it Memorable but Unique – Create a passphrase or combine random words (e.g., BluePizza42!) instead of common words.
✅ Use Personal Tricks – Think of a phrase or sentence and take the first letters (e.g., "My dog Buddy loves to run" → MdbL2r!).
✅ Keep It Secret – Never share your password with friends, and avoid writing it in obvious places.
❌ Avoid Common Words – Stay away from "password," "123456," or "qwerty."
❌ No Personal Info – Avoid using your name, birthday, or school name—they’re easy to guess!
❌ Don’t Reuse Old Passwords – Each password should be unique for security.
❌ Don’t Use Simple Patterns – “abc123” or “password1” are too easy to crack.
Mash-up Favorite Things – Tacos4Life!, Sunset&Gaming99
Turn a phrase into a password – “I love soccer & pizza!” → IlS&pza!
Add random characters to a favorite word – Giraffe becomes G!r@ffe28
🚀 Ready to get started? Click on the guides for step-by-step instructions!