Create an Edpuzzle Account

Edpuzzle is an online app allowing educators to create interactive video lessons for their students. Find a great video from various sources, such as YouTube, and customize it by adding voiceovers, quiz questions, and notes to increase engagement and track student progress. To use Edpuzzle, you must have an account. This guide covers creating an Edpuzzle account and key considerations:

Step 1: Open Edpuzzle to Sign Up

Open Edpuzzle and click Sign Up to start the account creation process.

Step 2: Choose a Role

Choose your status as a teacher or student. Each type of account has specific settings, so choose appropriately. Student do not need to create an account to complete Edpuzzle accounts in Canvas courses.

Step 3: Sign In with Microsoft

Choose Sign in with Microsoft to proceed. This will allow you to utilize your school email for your Edpuzzle account.

Step 4: Use Your UIW Credentials

Sign in with your UIW email and password to authorize Edpuzzle. When you see the 'Permissions requested' prompt, choose "Accept" to continue creating the account.

Step 5: Complete Final Details

Complete some final details for your Edpuzzle account:

(Optional) Set a Password: You don’t need a password if you use Microsoft login, but you can add one later for extra security.
(Optional) Referral Code: UIW teachers can skip this step, referral codes are not needed with our institutional license.
Agree to Terms: Check the box to accept Edpuzzle’s Terms of Service.
Submit: Click Create new account to finish setup.

Step 6: Choose Your School

When setting up your account, select your school to join the Edpuzzle network and connect with other instructors. To find the main UIW account, type "University of the Incarnate Word"—this is the recommended option for most teachers. Typing "UIW" may show smaller, unofficial groups.

Step 7: Adjust Your Account Settings

Last, adjust your Edpuzzle account settings to curate content. These settings will determine the most relevant videos Edpuzzle will suggest to you.

Select the grade level you teach.
Provide your desired subject.
Click Start teaching.

Edpuzzle Account FAQ

Does my Edpuzzle account expire?

Yes. After 18 months of inactivity, Edpuzzle will delete your Edpuzzle account, and you will lose access to your lessons, projects, and videos. We recommend logging into your Edpuzzle account occasionally to prevent this, as Edpuzzle does not send deletion notifications.

Can I share content with colleagues?

Yes. However, the content owner must continue to sign in every year to prevent deletion of that content. If the owner leaves this university, shared content will be deleted after the 18 months of inactivity as previous employees will not retain access to their accounts.

Where can I learn more about using Edpuzzle?

Get certified with Edpuzzle with these self-paced courses.
Register and attend free Edpuzzle webinars.
OTLT recommends the Edpuzzle and Canvas 101 webinar (video).
Visit the Edpuzzle YouTube channel: Find convenient, short, and free videos to get started.
The Edpuzzle Blog provides an excellent place for ideas to use Edpuzzle in your course to inspire engagement
Read the Edpuzzle FAQ for more great information on using the platform.

I already have an Edpuzzle account, can I connect it to UIW?

Absolutely. UIW has an educational license, which offers unlimited lessons, projects, storage space, and access to the Canvas app. Learn how to perform an account changeover.

Can I use Edpuzzle in Canvas?

Absolutely. Edpuzzle has a Canvas app that allows you to seamlessly integrate Edpuzzle into your Canvas assignment and grade book. Learn how to use Edpuzzle in Canvas, including setup, assignments, features, and more.

How can I get support for Edpuzzle?

Instructors: Edpuzzle Help Center for Teachers.
Students: Edpuzzle Help Center for Students.