How to share a submission link with students
Need a fast and simple way for students to submit their assessments directly to Marking.ai? Our new Student Upload Link feature allows you to generate a secure upload link that students can use to submit their work — no scanning through piles of paper or juggling email attachments needed!
This guide will walk you through how to set it up.
✨ Step 1: Start by Clicking “Mark Submission”
From your dashboard, click the “Mark submission” button.
You’ll now be presented with two options:
- “I will upload myself”
- “Students will submit via upload link”
👉 For this guide, select “Students will submit via upload link”.
This is the option that allows you to generate a unique link for your students to upload their own submissions.
📂 Step 2: Choose or Upload Your Assessment
You now have the choice to either:
✅ Use an Existing Assessment
Select from your list of assessments that have already been uploaded into Marking.ai.
OR
🆕 Add a New Assessment
If this is a brand new task, you’ll need to upload the following:
- The assessment PDF (max file size: 20MB)
- A marking guide
- Any extra context you’d like the AI to consider
- An assessment name (this is what students will see when uploading)
🔗 Step 3: Generate the Student Upload Link
Once your assessment is uploaded or selected, click:
“Get student upload link”
A pop-up will appear with your unique upload link, ready to be copied and shared.
You can share this link with your students through any channel — email, SMS, WhatsApp, or directly via your LMS.
⏳ Note on New Assessment Uploads
If you’ve just uploaded a new assessment, the platform will take approximately 5 minutes to process the assessment and marking guide.
👉 Students should not upload their submissions until processing is complete.
To check if it’s ready, click “View uploaded assessment” in the upload link pop-up.
🎓 What Happens When Students Receive the Link
When students open the link, they’ll be prompted to:
- Enter their full name
- Upload their submission (PDF, max 10MB)
If the file is too large, they’ll be shown a link to a free compression tool to reduce file size.
Once they hit “Submit”, their file is:
- Instantly uploaded into your Marking.ai dashboard
- Automatically marked using our AI engine
📩 You’ll Be Notified
You’ll receive an email notification once the student’s submission is uploaded and marked. From there, you can:
- Review the marking
- Provide additional comments
- Control when and how feedback is released
✋ Student results are never shared automatically. You stay in control.
🙋 FAQs: Student Upload Link
Q: Can students upload more than once using the same link?
A: No, each student can only make one submission per assessment. Make sure they’re uploading the final version.
Q: Can I use the same upload link for multiple students?
A: Yes! The link is universal — multiple students can submit to the same assessment using the same link.
Q: What file types do students need to upload?
A: Submissions must be in PDF format and under 10MB in size.
Q: How do I resend the link if a student loses it?
A: Simply go to your Assessment Dashboard, find the assessment, and click “Get student upload link” again to copy and resend.
Q: Will students see their marks right away?
A: No. You control when feedback is released. Students will only see their results after you approve and share them.
Q: Can I delete or disable a submission link?
A: Currently, links stay active until the assessment is removed. If you need to stop submissions, we recommend notifying your students or deleting the assessment from your dashboard.
Need help or having issues with upload links? Contact support by clicking on the blue chat icon in the app or emailing connect@marking.ai — we’re here to help!