Create a Padlet Account
Padlet is an online app allowing people to create and share content on visual boards, also called padlets. It's like a combination of a document and a website builder, perfect for group discussion thoughts, bulletin boards, blogs/vlogs, or portfolios. To use Padlet at UIW, you'll need a UIW Padlet account. A school account is different from a personal Padlet account created outside of UIW, giving you unlimited boards, removing restrictions, and integrating for instructors with Canvas Assignments. To create a UIW Padlet account:
- Log in to Cardinal Apps and open Padlet.
- Select Continue with Cardinal Apps.
- Select Start and Sign in to padlet.com to import existing boards from a personal account or select Skip to continue.
- Select Go to My Account home and get started.
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Delve into the in-depth walkthrough below, complete with images and various notes for every step.
In-Depth Walkthrough
Step 1: Open Padlet
Log in to Cardinal Apps and open Padlet. If you cannot find it, use the Search apps feature.

Step 2: Log In
Choose Continue with Cardinal Apps. If you already have an existing UIW Padlet account, you will be directed to your homepage. If you don't have a UIW Padlet account, one will be automatically created for you.

Step 3: Import Existing Padlets
Most of this step is optional and may not be relevant. Padlet accounts at UIW are technically different from personal Padlet accounts. The import option allows you to log in with a standard Padlet account and transfer/import existing Padlets to your UIW account. To continue:
- Select Start.
- (Optional) If you already have a Padlet account, select Sign in to padlet.com and follow the instructions to import your padlets. You can import these padlets at any time from your account menu after logging in, so you can skip this step if you prefer.
- Select Skip to continue.

Step 4: Complete and Finish
Select Go to Account Home to complete the account creation process.

Padlet Account FAQ
If I skipped importing padlets during account creation, can I import them later?
Yes. Learn how to import personal padlets to a school account.
Can I delete my Padlet account?
Yes. Learn how to delete a Padlet account.
Where can I learn more about Padlet?
