Sign in to the Padlet App on an iPad

Questions

  • How do I sign in to the Padlet app on my iPad?
  • I want to sign in to Padlet on my iPad. How do I do that?
  • What do I need to do to sign in to Padlet from Self Service?
  • I am supposed to use Padlet in my class. How do I download and sign in to Padlet?
  • How do I install the Padlet app on a Bowdoin iPad?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin faculty and students using Padlet on an iPad. Padlet is available online, from Canvas, or from the Padlet iPad app.

Resolution

Install the Padlet app on an iPad

  1. On a Bowdoin-issued iPad, open the Self Service app.
  2. Search for Padlet.
  3. Tap Install to install the app.

Log in to Padlet on the iPad

  1. Open the Padlet app on your iPad.
  2. Near the bottom of the screen, tap Log in here after "Backpack or Briefcase user? Log in here".
  3. In the field provided, enter Bowdoin and tap Continue.
  4. Tap Continue with Bowdoin SSO.
  5. Enter your Bowdoin username, password, and MFA challenge as usual.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
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