NotesmakrHelp Guide

Joining a Session

Join a group study session using a 6-character code or invite link

Joining takes a few seconds. All you need is a 6-character code from the host, or a link. Joining is free: you don't need a subscription.

The Join a Session screen with the six-character code box, display name field and avatar row

Joining from the App

Open the Group Study tab

Tap Group Study, the 4th tab in the navigation.

Tap Join a Session

Tap the Join a Session card ("Enter a code to join a live quiz session").

Enter the join code

Type the 6-character code in Enter Join Code. It's letters and numbers, and it isn't case-sensitive: the app turns what you type into capitals. Spaces and symbols are ignored as you type.

Check your display name

Display Name is filled in from your account name (or the start of your email). Change it to anything you like.

Pick an avatar

Tap the Your Avatar row ("Tap to change") to choose an emoji. It shows next to your name in the lobby and on the leaderboard.

Tap Join Session

Tap Join Session. You'll arrive in the lobby.

The host can share a link that looks like notesmakr.com/group-study/join/ABC123. Opening it takes you to the join screen with the code already filled in, so you only need to check your name and avatar and tap Join Session.

What You Need

  • A valid code — exactly 6 characters, from the host
  • A display name — anything you like

You may not be able to join once the host has started the game, so join while the host is still in the lobby.

Troubleshooting

Invalid Code

"Please enter a 6-character code." Check you've typed all 6 characters.

Name Required

"Please enter your display name." Fill in the Display Name field.

Join Failed

"Could not join session. Check the code and try again." The app shows this one message for any problem joining, so check:

  • The code matches what the host shared
  • The host hasn't already started the game
  • You're connected to the internet

If it keeps failing, ask the host to confirm the session is still open.

I was removed from the lobby

If the host removes you before the game starts, you'll see "You have been removed from this session by the host." You can join again with the code.

Next Steps