How to know you are using Wordshark Online
What should 'Wordshark Online' look like?
- Wordshark Online is accessed via an internet browser
- Wordshark Online is accessed via a unique login URL which always starts with: https://onwordshark.com/
- The name at the end of the Wordshark Online URL will be the account name i.e. the school's name or the tutor name or the parent name.
- For example, a school called 'Stars Road Primary School' would have a URL similar to this: https://onwordshark.com/starsroad
Here's an example of how the Wordshark Online login page should look:
Please also note that:
- Wordshark Online will always open to a sign in page that says 'Welcome (account name) Please sign in'
- Wordshark Online will always require a username and then a passcode, to access.
- The Wordshark Online logo will be visible, except, for example, when playing games.
Here's an example of how the Wordshark Online Dashboard should look:
Here are 2 examples of the Wordshark Online Logo to look out for:
If you don't know what your login details are
If you are not sure what URL to use but know your username and passcode, you can go to 'find my school,' or get in touch with the Wordshark Online team: online@wordshark.co.uk / contact us
How to create a shortcut to your Wordshark Online login page
We always advise that you set up a shortcut on every device, directly to your/your school's unique Wordshark Online URL login page. Here are instructions for this.
An example of what is NOT Wordshark Online:
Below is an example of a product that is NOT Wordshark Online and in no way associated with Wordshark Online. Here are some ways to tell it apart:
- The games will look very similar to the below image
- It's an app
- It's accessed only on iPads and phones
- It's accessed via the Apple App Store
For any feedback about this product (that is NOT Wordshark Online), please contact Apple. reportaproblem.apple.com
In conclusion
Please be sure you have the genuine Wordshark and not any kind of app that has a similar name.
If you have any ongoing questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Wordshark Online team: online@wordshark.co.uk
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