Padlet Require Log in
Padlet default permissions allows anyone with the link to add posts or comments. This makes it easy for students to access the Padlet without an account. If the Padlet is used as an assignment which requires students to post and/or comment, students need to remember to type their name before they publish their work. It may be desirable to require students to log into Padlet so their name is shown on posts and comments.
Audience
Instructors who want to ensure students log before being allowed to view or post to a Padlet.
Change Privacy
The default settings allow anyone with a link to post or add anonymous comments.
- Click the Share button.
- Under the Privacy options, click to move the Require visitors to log in slider to the right.
- Under the Permissions area, make sure the Visitor with a link permissions remains Writer.
This setting will require students to log into their CVTC Padlet account before they are able to view or add to the Padlet.
Note: A personal Padlet account will not allow students access with this setting, only their CVTC Padlet account.
Use the KB article Padlet Log in for logging into CVTC Padlet.
- Comments and posts will display the author's name when this feature is enabled.
- The Padlet can now be added to Canvas with the link or by embedding.
Students will be required to log into their CVTC Padlet account in order to view, post, or comment.
- Additional information can be found in the Padlet Help article, Privacy and permission settings.
Student Warning
If a student is not logged into their CVTC Padlet account, they something similar to see the images below.
They can click the Log in and retry area and use the instructions from the article Padlet Log in in order to access the Padlet.
For assistance, Students: library@cvtc.edu, Instructors: EdTech@cvtc.edu.