I Forgot My Username or Password
- Students: Contact your teacher or librarian for password reset. If needed, your teacher can submit a Help Desk ticket for reset guidance from their campus technician.
- Staff: If you set up ClassLink Password Recovery, click "Help, I forgot my password" on the ClassLink login page to reset. Otherwise, call the Technology Help Desk at 817-251-5629.
- Parents: Call the Help Desk at 817-251-5629 for parent account login help.
I Got Locked Out of My Account
- Call the Help Desk at 817-251-5629 for help.
My Student’s Device Needs Repair
- Submit a Help Desk ticket under your student’s name following the instructions in this article.
How to Submit a Help Ticket
- Follow the steps in the appropriate Help Ticket article.
My Student is New — When Will They Get Their Device?
- After enrollment, the Technology Department receives a New Enrollment ticket with student info.
- The ticket goes to the campus technician, who prepares and delivers the device during class. Unless you have opted in for Students Optional Device Protection Program Fee for GCISD there is no forms or fee associated with your student receiving their device.
- Pre-K students will not receive devices.
How do I access all apps needed?
- Staff and students log into Classlink with their GCISD username and password. From here they are able to access most of the learning tools and apps needed.
- For apps like Canvas and Skyward:
- Log into Classlink.
- Click the app icon for automatic sign-in.
- Parents log in directly on the the application sites using their credentials.
- Note: Most of our applications are roster-based. If a staff member or student has recently enrolled in a course or had a change in enrollment, please allow up to 24 hours for the update to be reflected before reporting an issue.
I can't use my device and can’t Submit a Help Ticket
- Classlink is web-based and accessible from any internet-connected device.
- Staff, students, and parents can submit a Help Desk ticket even without their original device.
- To submit a ticket:
- Log into your GCISD Classlink account from another device.
- Click the Help Desk icon.
- Follow prompts to create a support ticket.
Canvas issues
- Canvas username and password is not needed, to access Canvas go through Classlink.
- Students: For class-related issues, contact your teacher to verify enrollment or course status.
- For technical problems, submit a Help Desk ticket.
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Staff: Submit a Help Desk ticket and select Software or App Support.
- For issues, choose App/Software Report an Issue.
- For requests or help, select App/Software Assistance.
- Then choose Canvas.
Previous Employees and Seniors Needing Access
- Former students and employees lose account access after their last day.
Purchased Laptop with Remote Management
- If your purchased laptop shows GCISD Remote Management, call the Help Desk at 817-251-5629.
Students Optional Device Protection Program Fee for GCISD
- For information about the Device protection Program please click here.
Where can I pay my Technology Fees?
- Pay technology fees via Skyward Family Access or at your campus front office.
Newline Board Account and Reset Help
- For Newline board setup or reset, submit a Help Desk ticket selecting:
- Login or Account Help
- Newline Account Assistance
I Need Printer Help
- Staff: Refer to the relevant Help Articles for printer support.
Getting Prompted for a Bypass Code
- Bypass codes are not provided.
- If prompted, contact the Help Desk at 817-251-5629.
Connecting My Phone to Wi-Fi
- Staff can connect to GCISD-PHONE Wi-Fi at all Secondary campuses and the Administration Building.
- Follow the steps in the Wi-Fi connection article for help.
- Elementary Staff can use the GCISD-GUEST Wi-Fi.
Parent Technology Resources
- Easy Classlink Login: Using the QuickCard on an iPad and Printing out Student Quickcard (PK-2 and SPED students ONLY)
- Skyward Family Access (Parent Account)
- Easy Guide to Tech Support with Zendesk (Help Desk Tickets) for Students and Parents
- Parents: Lightspeed Relay Parent Portal
- Canvas Parent Accounts Made Easy: Setup & Tips
- ClassLink - Parent Portal Registration and Login