Everything you love about Goodnotes Classroom is now available directly inside the main Goodnotes app. You can keep all your notes streamlined in one all-in-one space for school and personal use.
When do I need to migrate?
You still have time before we deprecate the Goodnotes Classroom app, so you can choose the most convenient time to move over. Please note we will no longer be deploying new features or improvements to the Goodnotes Classroom app.
Please note: Manual Backup will not backup any files in Class Folders, which is why in the steps we ask you to Multi Select all the documents that you would like to export as .goodnotes files, then select Export All. This is for Class Folder Lessons specifically. If you do not have Class Folder Lessons you want to keep, you can use a simple Manual Backup.
Choose your migration path
Select the option that best describes your situation:
I haven't used the main Goodnotes app before
1. Back up your Goodnotes Classroom files
- Multi Select all the documents that you would like to export as .goodnotes files, then select Export All.
- Select a memorable location for the backup .zip file or individual files
- Keep the app open in the foreground until the backup completes
2. Access the Goodnotes app
- Download Goodnotes from the App Store or have it deployed by your IT admin
3. Sign in with your usual account
- Sign in with the account you use for Goodnotes Classroom
- Your school Organization and Class Folders will appear automatically
4. Transfer your personal documents
- Documents in the Documents tab won't move automatically
- In Goodnotes, tap the New... icon (large plus) in the Documents tab
- Tap Import, select your backup .zip file or individual files, and tap Open
- Your notebooks will appear with the original folder structure preserved
Need help? Check our Help Center articles:
I already use Goodnotes with my school email address
1. Back up your Goodnotes Classroom files
- Multi Select all the documents that you would like to export as .goodnotes files, then select Export All.
- Select a memorable location for the backup .zip file or individual files
- Keep the app open in the foreground until the backup completes
2. Back up your Goodnotes files
- Follow the same backup steps in your Goodnotes app or use a Manual Backup
- If you don't use Goodnotes on your teaching device, send the .zip file to it
3. Access the Goodnotes app
- Open the Goodnotes app (close and reopen if already running)
- Sign in with the account you use for Goodnotes Classroom
- Your school Organization and Class Folders will appear automatically
4. Transfer your personal documents
- Documents from both apps won't move automatically
- In Goodnotes, tap the New... icon (large plus) in the Documents tab
- Tap Import, select both backup .zip files or individual files, and tap Open
- Your notebooks will appear with the original folder structure preserved
Need help? Check our Help Center articles:
Your school will now take over your Goodnotes subscription.
I already use Goodnotes with my personal email address
Migrating is a great way to streamline your notes. Since switching between accounts isn't seamless, we recommend consolidating everything into your school account going forward. On a school plan, you'll no longer have access to certain features like Marketplace and Ask Goodnotes.
1. Back up your Goodnotes Classroom files
- Multi Select all the documents that you would like to export as .goodnotes files, then select Export All.
- Select a memorable location for the backup .zip file or individual files
- Keep the app open in the foreground until the backup completes
2. Back up your Goodnotes files
- Follow the same backup steps in your Goodnotes app or use a Manual Backup
- If you don't use Goodnotes on your teaching device, send the .zip file to it
3. Access the Goodnotes app
- Open the Goodnotes app (log out of your personal account if currently signed in)
- Sign in with the account you use for Goodnotes Classroom
- Your school Organization and Class Folders will appear automatically
4. Transfer your personal documents
- Documents from both apps won't move automatically
- In Goodnotes, tap the New... icon (large plus) in the Documents tab
- Tap Import, select both backup .zip files or individual files, and tap Open
- Your notebooks will appear with the original folder structure preserved
Need help? Check our Help Center articles:
5. Cancel your personal subscription
- Contact educationsupport@goodnotes.com to cancel your personal Goodnotes subscription
- Your school subscription will take over
My Teachers are being asked for a code?!?
If you previously used Goodnotes Classroom and are now using the Education Plan in Goodnotes, you may have found that your Teachers are being asked by the app for an access code. There is an easy way to resolve this.
- Launch the Goodnotes Admin Console
- Head to Identity and Provisioning in the Sidebar
- Click on the 3 dots under Action in your chosen Domain row.
- Toggle Auto-Capture off and input the Domain to confirm.
To lean more about this scenario, see: Teachers are being asked for T-XXXXX Code