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​How do I create a padlet?

Congratulations! You've signed up for Padlet, the easiest way to create and collaborate in the world. A quick look at the dashboard... The dashboard is the first screen you see after sign in. It has:…

Updated 1 day ago by Carla Sese

How do I add/remove members in my Backpack account

A step-by-step on adding students, teachers, members and admins in your organization.

Updated 4 weeks ago by Carla Sese

How do I edit a post?

If you're a perfectionist like me, any accidental typos just irk you to no end. It's a good thing the edit function exists or I'd have to delete and start all over again 😢 To edit a post, you first h…

Updated 2 months ago by Audrey Leong

How do I delete a post?

We all maketh mistakes! Did you know that up to 1770, the original erasers were moist bread? Talk about kneading an eraser, am I right?

Updated 2 months ago by Audrey Leong

How do I delete a padlet?

Easy! Just head to your homepage then From your dashboard, hover your cursor over the padlet to be deleted. Click the three dots on the top right corner. Select Delete Padlet. Confirm by entering the…

Updated 2 months ago by Carla Sese

How do I share or publish a padlet?

Like pizza, Padlet is best shared 🤗 When you're ready to publish your work or gather posts from others, just click SHARE and choose a channel for sharing. If you're using the app, you'll see this ico…

Updated 2 months ago by Carla Sese

Can I change my username?

To change your username, just log in and go to your Settings page and type in your desired username in the 'username' section. After typing in your name, click 'Update Profile' and changes will save…

Updated 2 months ago by Julia Carnes

How do I join a padlet?

Padlets are secret by default. Most are not searachable on the web so you need at least one of these three things to join someone else's padlet: link. QR code. Email invitation. These will come from…

Updated 3 months ago by Carla Sese

What privacy settings should I use for my padlet?

Basic and Pro members. Basic and Pro accounts have five privacy settings, which you can adjust by going to a padlet and clicking Share. Here is what the settings mean! Private: Only you and the peopl…

Updated 3 months ago by Julia Carnes

How do I make my post bigger or smaller?

It's easy! Just follow these simple steps: Non-touch devices : Drag the edge of the post Touch devices : Pinch and zoom on the image! This action is only applicable in the Canvas layout.

Updated 3 months ago by Carla Sese

How do I log out of Padlet?

If you are using the Padlet App: Tap the gray, three-dotted icon in the upper right side of the screen. On the bottommost part of the panel, tap Log Out.. If you are using the Padlet Web on a desktop…

Updated 3 months ago by Carla Sese

How many people can post on a padlet?

There's no limit to the number of users you can share a padlet with regardless of the plan you are on. They can even post at the same time! Try the Grid or Wall format if you have multiple people wor…

Updated 3 months ago by Julia Carnes

Do I need a Padlet account to post on a padlet?

Contributors to a padlet do not need a Padlet account in order to contribute to one shared with them. However, if they do not have an account themselves, anything they write will appear as anonymous.

Updated 3 months ago by Amanda Wucher

How to add a post to a padlet

Now that your padlet is set up, it's time to begin adding content! ✨ Double-tap or click the add (+) button on the padlet. Add a title and some text. Not seeing a textbox? It's probably not open yet…

Updated 3 months ago by Carla Sese

Can I stop someone from sharing my padlet link with more people?

Though you can control who you share your padlets with, it is virtually impossible to control what the receiver of the padlet then chooses to do with it. Even if there was a way to block someone from…

Updated 3 months ago by Amanda Wucher

What is Padlet Basic and what am I getting with the free plan?

There's a free version of padlet at padlet.com. When you sign up, you can choose to get the basic plan (free) or Pro (upgraded) Here's what you can enjoy from using the basic plan All available forma…

Updated 4 months ago by Carla Sese

How do I prevent anonymous posting?

By default, contributors can add content to a padlet anonymously. If needed, you can change this and make it mandatory to sign in before access is allowed. Go to SHARE. Click Change Privacy. Select M…

Updated 4 months ago by Carla Sese

What are the password requirements for a Padlet account?

Confession time: How many of you actually use the same password across multiple platforms? #ISEEYOUTHERE! The password minimum is 8 characters and the maximum is 128 characters. There's no need for a…

Updated 5 months ago by Audrey Leong

How do I change my profile photo?

On the right-hand corner, click the circular icon with your current avatar. Click Settings. Next, click the current profile picture to upload a new one from your device. Remember to click to click UP…

Updated 5 months ago by Carla Sese

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