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Are UPNs required?

To set up pupil logins, each pupil account should have a Unique Pupil Number (UPN). We advise using real UPNs whenever possible, as they stay the same over time and allow pupil details in Purple Mash…

Updated by Matt Besant

Benefits of Individual Pupil Logins on Purple Mash

Using individual logins for each pupil on Purple Mash is strongly recommended for security, privacy, and accurate assessment. Benefits of individual logins: Personalized Task Management : Teachers ca…

Updated by Matt Besant

Creating and managing Groups

It is possible to create subject groups or ability groups in Purple Mash. Pupils can be assigned to multiple groups. Please see guidance on creating groups below: Video Walkthrough:. Creating a Group…

Updated by Emily Mahony

How do I assign staff to classes?

All staff, including school administrators of a school's Purple Mash license, must be assigned to a class to see pupils. If a teacher is not able to see their own pupils, it is because they are not a…

Updated by Matt Besant

How do I change pupil passwords?

Please follow the steps below to change the passwords for all users in a class. We also have a video guide at the bottom of the page : Click the drop down next to your name. Go to Admin Settings , th…

Updated by Matt Besant

How do I create a shortcut to Purple Mash on my device?

You can create a shortcut to Purple Mash using either your School Portal page or your Quick Login Link. The following guide will focus on shortcut creation for the following devices: Windows PCs. iPa…

Updated by Matt Besant

How do I delete user accounts

Please see this helpful video below on how to delete user accounts. Please note you need to be an admin user to remove accounts...

Updated by Emily Mahony

How do I make a Teacher account an Admin

If your account is an admin one you can change any teacher account to be an admin account by taking the following steps: Login to your admin account. Click on the drop down arrow next to your name to…

Updated by Emily Mahony

How do I make existing staff accounts admin users?

If your account is already an admin account you can make other staff account admin users. Please see the steps below: Head to the manage users area in Purple Mash, by clicking the drop down arrow und…

Updated by Emily Mahony

How do I print or export my pupil logins?

There are two easy methods for printing pupil logins: Method 1 - From within Purple Mash (for teachers). The first method is an easy way for teachers to quickly print off the login cards for their ow…

Updated by Matt Besant

How to add users from another school to a group/club

In Purple Mash it is possible for cross-school groups to be set up. You will need to either create a new group or edit an existing group to include a member of staff from another school. Once the mem…

Updated by Matt Besant

I am a Teacher and I would like to be a School Admin

If your Role under your Purple Mash license is Teacher, but you want to handle adding and editing pupils, other staff, and classes, you'll need to have your Role changed to Admin. To do so, you'll wa…

Updated by Mark Welham

Setting up your school portal on the Browser app

On devices where the Purple Mash Browser app is installed, you can set your school's Purple Mash portal as the launch page. To do this, please follow the steps below: As an admin user, you will see t…

Updated by Matt Besant

What is Single Sign-On (SSO) and how does it work in Purple Mash?

What is Single Sign-On (SSO)? . Single Sign-On (SSO) allows both staff and pupils to use their Office 365 or Google (GSuite) email address as their login, thereby using the the same password they alr…

Updated by Mark Welham

Why can I not see my classes?

All staff, including school administrators, must be assigned to a class(es) to be able to view them within Purple Mash. If you're unable to view your pupils or classes in Purple Mash, it's likely bec…

Updated by Matt Besant

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