Create a SoftChalk Cloud Account

SoftChalk Cloud helps instructors create engaging and interactive learning content to use in their Canvas course. A SoftChalk Cloud account is necessary to access full features and get started.

Open the SoftChalk account creation page.
Fill out the Create My SoftChalk Cloud Account form.
- For the Activation Key, enter: Ghn0HaAVZt5YpJme9fQM
- For Institution/Company, enter: UIW
- For Organization Website URL, enter: https://www.uiw.edu/
Select the boxes to agree to the Terms of Use and Developers Agreement.
Select Join.
Step 1: Go to the Correct Location

Open the SoftChalk account creation page.

Step 2: Enter Accurate Information

On the account creation page, create a SoftChalk Cloud account by completing the page fields with the following information:
1. Activation Key: Ghn0HaAVZt5YpJme9fQM
2. Email: Enter your UIW email and retype the email in the third field.
3. Username: Enter the first part of your UIW email before the @ symbol.
4. First & Last Name: Enter your first & last name.
5. Phone Number: Enter your work number, if applicable. Otherwise, enter a personal number.
6. Institution/Company: Enter UIW and https://www.uiw.edu for the Website URL.
7. Job Title / Role: Locate a similar job title from the drop-down menu.
8. Organization Type: Select Higher Education.
9. Password: Enter a password that fulfills the requirements.
10. Agreement: Read, then select the two checkboxes to agree to the terms of use and the developers' agreement to use SoftChalk Cloud.
Step 3: Complete the Process

Once the fields are created, click the Join button at the bottom of the page to finish creating your account.

SoftChalk Cloud Account FAQ
What are some resources where I can get more information on how to use SoftChalk Cloud?
- SoftChalk Cloud Quick Start Guide – Set up your account, create lessons, save them to the Cloud, and add links to your LMS.
- SoftChalk Cloud Guide – Full details on creating, managing, and sharing digital content.
- SoftChalk Create Guide – Instructions for using the content authoring tool included with your Cloud account.
Are there any training opportunities for SoftChalk Cloud?
- Webinars – Join live sessions for hands-on help and skill-building.
- Video tutorials – Learn SoftChalk quickly with focused instructional videos.
Can I use SoftChalk in my Canvas course?
Yes. You can embed SoftChalk lessons in Canvas pages or assign them as graded items.
- Learn how to create a SoftChalk assignment in Canvas.
- Learn how to grade a SoftChalk assignment in Canvas.
SoftChalk says my account will expire in X days. Can I change that?
This message appears because SoftChalk accounts renew annually on June 1. You may ignore the message—SoftChalk remains free for UIW employees.
Are there any resources for students?
- Student Guide to SoftChalk Lessons – Instructions and tips for students.
- Submitting a Canvas assignment? Learn how to submit a SoftChalk assignment in Canvas.
I’ve used SoftChalk Desktop before, but I’m new to SoftChalk Cloud. Can I transfer my content to the Cloud?
Yes. Follow the steps in the Migration to SoftChalk Cloud Guide to transfer your content.