How to Create a Class in Google Classroom (Step-by-Step for Teachers)

Setting up a Google Classroom class takes about two minutes. The only thing that usually trips teachers up is the account they’re signed in with.

In this guide I’ll show you how to create a class, share the class code, invite students and co-teachers, and what to do if the Create class option isn’t there.

Before you start: which account?

• School account (Google Workspace for Education): use your school email. Your administrator may need to verify you as a teacher before you can create classes.
• Personal Google Account: Google says anyone over 13 can create a class with a personal account, but personal accounts have limits on how many classes you can create.

For a real school class, use your school account. It keeps student data under your school’s agreements and settings.

How to create a class on a computer

According to Google’s Classroom Help:

1. Go to classroom.google.com and sign in.
2. On the Classes page, click + (Add), then Create class.
3. Enter a class name (required; it can’t contain a web address).
4. Optionally add a Section (such as a period or time), Subject, Room and Level.
5. Click Create.

Your class opens straight away, and Classroom creates a class code automatically.

You can also create a class in the Google Classroom app on Android, iPhone or iPad: tap +, choose Create class, fill in the details and tap Create.

Find and share the class code

The class code appears at the top of the class stream. Students enter it on classroom.google.com or in the app to join. Class codes are 6 to 8 letters and numbers.

You can also share an invite link or invite students by email. My student guide, how to join Google Classroom with a class code, is a handy link to send families.

Add a co-teacher

1. Open the class and select People.
2. Choose to invite teachers.
3. Enter their email address and send the invitation.

The co-teacher accepts through the email or by signing in to Classroom. Google allows up to 50 teachers per class.

“Create class” option missing? Try this

• You’re signed in to a student account. Switch to your teacher or personal account using your profile picture.
• Your school hasn’t verified you as a teacher. Ask your Google Workspace administrator.
• You’ve hit the personal account limit. Archive old classes or use your school account.

Tips for setting up your class

• Use the Section field to tell similar classes apart, for example “Period 3”.
• Create topics in Classwork (such as weekly units) before you add assignments, so students can find work easily.
• Reset the class code if it gets shared outside your class.
• Add your interactive tools. Many teachers link Classroom to Pear Deck, Edpuzzle or Nearpod.
• Check your school’s AI settings. Google Classroom now includes a Gemini tab for students where schools allow it. I explain it in Google Gemini for students.

Frequently asked questions

Can anyone create a Google Classroom? Anyone over 13 can create a class with a personal Google Account. With a school account, your administrator controls who can create classes.

Where is the class code in Google Classroom? At the top of the class stream, once you’ve created the class.

How many co-teachers can a Google Classroom have? Up to 50 teachers per class.

Is Google Classroom free? Yes, Google Classroom is free for schools using Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals and for personal Google Accounts.

Related guides on WebTechHelp

• Kami app: how students open and turn in assignments
• Google Classroom guardian summaries: how to invite parents
• How to join Google Classroom with a class code (for students)
• How to use Pear Deck: a teacher’s guide
• Google Gemini for students

Sources

• Google Classroom Help: Create a class
• Google Classroom Help: Add a co-teacher to a class
• Google Classroom Help: Get started with Classroom for teachers