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# How to Join and Play a Live Quiz on ChimeEdu Today

> Join a real-time ChimeEdu quiz with a 6-character code — no account needed. Compete on the live leaderboard and see your results instantly.

Live quizzes are real-time, competitive, and run by your teacher. You join with a 6-character code from any browser — no app download needed. The whole class plays together at the same time, with every answer scored the instant you submit it.

## Joining a quiz

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get the join code from your teacher">
    Your teacher will display or share a 6-character join code — for example, **GS7OB6**. Keep this handy before you head to the site.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to app.chimeedu.com">
    Open [app.chimeedu.com](https://app.chimeedu.com) in any browser on your phone, tablet, or laptop. No app installation required.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the join code">
    Type the 6-character code into the join box on the homepage and confirm. The characters are not case-sensitive, so don't worry about capital letters.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your name">
    Type the name you'd like to appear on the leaderboard. If you're already signed in to ChimeEdu, your name will be filled in for you.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait in the lobby">
    You'll land in the waiting lobby. You'll see other players joining in real time. Your teacher controls when the quiz begins — sit tight until it starts!
  </Step>
</Steps>

## During the quiz

Once your teacher starts the quiz, questions appear on screen one at a time. Here's what to expect:

* **Read the question** carefully before selecting your answer — you only get one chance per question.
* **Select your answer** by clicking or tapping one of the answer options (A, B, C, or D).
* **See instant feedback** — right after you answer, you'll find out whether you got it right or wrong.
* **Check the leaderboard** — after each round, the live scoreboard updates so you can see where you stand against your classmates.

<Tip>
  Use your keyboard shortcuts **A**, **B**, **C**, or **D** to select answers faster — every second counts when there's a timer running!
</Tip>

<Note>
  If your teacher has enabled extended time for you, your personal timer will automatically reflect the extra time. You don't need to do anything differently.
</Note>

## Your results

When the last question is done, your final score appears on screen straight away. You can see how many questions you got right and where you finished on the leaderboard.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Signed-in students" icon="circle-check">
    Your score is automatically saved to your classroom record. Your teacher can review your performance in their dashboard.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Guest players" icon="user">
    You can still play and see your score at the end — but since you're not signed in, your results won't be saved to a classroom record.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Joining as a guest vs. a signed-in student

Both guests and signed-in students can join and play a quiz with no difference in the gameplay experience. The key difference is what happens to your score afterward:

|                              | Guest | Signed-in student |
| ---------------------------- | ----- | ----------------- |
| Can join with a code         | ✅     | ✅                 |
| Sees score at the end        | ✅     | ✅                 |
| Score saved to classroom     | ❌     | ✅                 |
| Appears in teacher's records | ❌     | ✅                 |

If you have a ChimeEdu account, always sign in before joining — that way your hard work is always on record.


## Related topics

- [Run Live Class Quizzes with Join Codes and Leaderboards](/teachers/activities/quizzes.md)
- [ChimeEdu Teacher FAQs — Classrooms, Activities & Plans](/help/faq-teachers.md)
- [ChimeEdu Student FAQs — Quizzes, Accounts & Progress](/help/faq-students.md)
- [Getting Started on ChimeEdu: Complete Student Guide](/students/introduction.md)
- [ChimeEdu Activities and Quiz Troubleshooting Guide](/help/activities-and-quizzes.md)