Configuring access through a link

Who this guide is for

Schools Useful when a teacher wants one simple link for a class, document, message, or classroom page. Go to the schools hub.

Higher ed Useful when a course or lab section does not need a formal LMS launch. Go to the higher-ed hub.

An access link is the simplest way to send students to LabsLand when you do not need an LMS launch.

Video from the current LabsLand guide showing the link-based access flow.

Create the link

Step 1 - Open the group

Open the LabsLand space and choose the group that contains the laboratories students should use. If the laboratory is not assigned to the group yet, assign it before creating the link.

Start from the group and laboratory that students should enter through the link.

Step 2 - Choose Add students

Select Add students on the relevant group or laboratory. LabsLand will show the access options available for that group.

Use the add-students screen to choose between a direct link and platform-based access.

Step 3 - Create or manage the link

Choose Manage link for the direct access method. If the link does not exist yet, confirm by selecting Create.

Confirm link creation only after checking that the correct group and laboratory are selected.

Step 4 - Copy and share the link

Copy the generated link and share it where students already expect course instructions: a classroom page, email, LMS announcement, shared document, or message.

The link is tied to the selected group, so keep it associated with the correct class or course.

What to include with the link

Include a short note with the link:

• the name of the class or course
• the laboratory students should use
• any deadline or activity instructions
• the support contact if access does not work

Before sharing it with the whole class, test the link with a student-style account when possible. Confirm that the student lands in the expected group and only sees the intended laboratories.

Other alternatives

If the course uses a learning platform, an LMS integration may be cleaner. If the class uses Google Classroom, continue with Configuring access through Google Classroom.