We have a lot of product news lately, and we know you're busy. Discover the ClassLink updates that will streamline your daily tasks, with release-note snippets and Help Center links to get you moving.
Use the links below to jump straight to the updates that matter most to you:
AppTrack, the new product everyone is buzzing about, is live! Breathe easier when you bring order to your app vetting process. Set request questions, approval steps, and keep everyone in the loop, so every app approved is secure and interoperable. Get AppTrack today.
New Modify Data Additions
We've added new data-masking options in Roster Server. In addition to orgs and roles, you can now also modify emails and identifiers. With these new additions, you can mask or replace data across the following categories: given name, middle name, family name, identifier, and email.
Announcing Multi-Source Imports
You can now merge multiple data sources (usually from student information systems) into Roster Server. With Multi-Source Imports, there’s one place to manage data and distribute shared apps and rules.
This new functionality is ideal for school systems where each school has its own SIS! (We've also been told this feature is super helpful for states and online or private schools that manage multiple environments.)
Get started with our Roster Server Multi-Source Imports help article.
Configuring Your LaunchPad
Groups & Users Glow-Up
The Groups & Users Module in the CMC has a sleek new format that makes it easier for you to do everything from managing your user permissions and performing password resets to impersonations and imports.
Click Groups & Users in the Beta Console Modules section of the CMC's left navigation to launch the module and see what's new.
Meet the Applications Beta Module
We've built a refreshed version of the classic “Applications” page with an updated look and feel. You can still add, edit, and assign apps like before, but within a more streamlined experience.
Click Applications in the Beta Console Modules section of your CMC's left menu to get started, or read our new help article.
Accessing Your LaunchPad
Souped-Up Login Security
We’ve made the ClassLink login experience even more secure! You may see launchpad.classlink.com/[schoolcode] instead of login.classlink.com/[schoolcode] on your login page. It’s a small change that makes a big difference for security.
For most users, that’s all you’ll notice—but if your school uses Chromebooks, be sure to update your Google Admin Console settings. Read our help article to learn how.
Entra ID Logins Are Here!
Logging in just got smoother. Students and staff can now use Microsoft Entra ID (via SAML) to access ClassLink, while you keep managing accounts in Active Directory.
This hybrid setup gives your school the security of cloud-based authentication without the extra work of recreating accounts.
Get the setup details in our help article.
Password Resets for All
Instructors can now reset student passwords in My Classes, no matter which authentication method your school uses. This update expands a feature that was once limited to Active Directory to give instructors more flexibility and save time for IT teams.
Enable password resets today with our help article.
Need a Hand With Troubleshooting?
Controlled Access in the Security Center lets you temporarily grant ClassLink access to your environment so our team can quickly gather the details needed to resolve your issue. The best part is you decide when to turn it on and off, so you stay fully in control.
Learn more about Controlled Access in our help article.
Using Your LaunchPad
Personalize Your LaunchPad
Discover a new level of personalization with LaunchPad’s Dynamic Theme! From organizing folders and adding widgets to customizing layouts and quick links, you can now make LaunchPad interactive, organized, and uniquely yours.
Use our help article to get creative today.
Folders in the Mobile App
Great news—you can now splash some colors into your ClassLink mobile app folders for both Android and iOS! Give your folders a dash of color to keep your apps and resources organized just the way you like. Color coding makes it easier to find what you need quickly.
Spruce up your folders today with these step-by-step instructions in our release notes.
Dig In To Grade Level Analytics in Analytics+
Say hello to the Analytics+ Students by Grade tab! Nestled in Users, the tab lets you see students' app and domain usage at different grade levels. The grade-level data helps you better target your digital resource needs and includes:
- Unique students logged in daily
- Unique apps and domains students have logged in to hover over the graph to see the breakdown by app and domain)
- Sessions and the average time per session
Get the details in our Students by Grade - Analytics+ help article.
Search by IP Address
Now available on the Logins page, search by specific IP address. Use this new functionality to track login trends, address potential issues, ensure resource access, and spot any security concerns that may require immediate attention.
See how it works in this logins help article.
New Filter Icon and Interface
We've redesigned the Analytics filter interface to be more intuitive, helping you zero in on the data you care about. This update includes new icons, an easier way to manage your saved filters, and more. Don't worry; your existing filters will still work in the new layout.
See what's new in our filters help article.
That’s a wrap! Wishing you a smooth and successful back-to-school season.