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How to Save and Share a Puzzle in Jigsawify

Learn exactly where the share link appears in Jigsawify and why you may not see it yet. Step-by-step guide for teachers, students, and first-time users.
Feb 10, 2026

If you are thinking, "I made a puzzle, but I still do not see a Share button," you are not doing anything wrong.

This is one of the most common questions from teachers and classroom users.

In Jigsawify, the share link appears after save, and save is triggered from the completion flow.

That means the sequence is:

  1. Create and play the puzzle
  2. Complete the puzzle
  3. Click Save & Share
  4. Save succeeds
  5. Share link appears in the save dialog

If any step above has not happened yet, you usually will not see the share UI.

If you want the broader rules behind sign-in, saving, and share links, read:

Quick answer

The share link is shown in the Save dialog after the puzzle is completed and saved. It is not a persistent button in the header during normal play.

Step 1: Open the creator and generate your puzzle

Go to Create Puzzle, upload an image, choose piece count, and start playing.

Step 2: Finish the puzzle

When the puzzle reaches completion, a "Puzzle Completed" modal appears. In that modal you will see Save & Share.

Step 3: Click "Save & Share"

Click the button from the completion modal. This opens the save dialog where you can set:

  • Title
  • Description (optional)
  • Visibility (Public / Link Only / Private)

Step 4: Save the puzzle

After save succeeds, the dialog switches to the share screen and shows:

  • Puzzle link
  • Copy link button
  • Social share options

Copy the generated URL and share it with your class. Students can open the puzzle link directly.

Important behavior that causes confusion

1) You may need to sign in before save

If you are not signed in, Jigsawify may ask you to log in before saving. No save means no share link yet.

2) Share appears after save, not immediately after generation

Some users expect a share icon right after upload. Current flow is completion-first, then save/share.

3) If you close the completion modal, open save again

If you clicked "Continue Playing" and closed the popup, simply complete again or reopen the save flow from the game UI if visible in your version.

Best settings for classroom sharing

For class distribution, use:

  • Visibility: Link Only

Why:

  • Students with the link can play directly.
  • Puzzle is not broadly listed in the public gallery.
  • Easier to manage class-specific activities.

Classroom rollout template (copy and reuse)

If you share puzzles with multiple classes each week, use a repeatable naming and distribution format. It saves time and reduces student confusion.

Suggested template:

  • Puzzle title: Grade-Unit-Topic-Date (example: G6-Science-Cells-Feb10)
  • Piece count:
    • Grade 1-3: 20 to 60
    • Grade 4-6: 60 to 140
    • Grade 7+: 120 to 280
  • Visibility: Link Only
  • Instructions sent with link:
    • Goal time
    • Whether hints are allowed
    • Whether students should submit a screenshot on completion

Practical workflow:

  1. Build one puzzle and test once yourself.
  2. Save and copy link.
  3. Paste into your LMS (Google Classroom, Canvas, Teams, etc.).
  4. Add one-line instructions and due time.
  5. Keep a simple spreadsheet with class name, puzzle URL, and date for re-use.

This structure prevents "wrong puzzle / old link" mistakes and makes weekly puzzle activities much easier to run.

What students usually experience

Students open the link and can start playing immediately. They do not need to create a full setup flow just to open your shared puzzle.

If a student reports the puzzle is missing, ask them to confirm:

  • They opened the exact link you sent
  • They are not using a restricted in-app browser
  • Their school network is not blocking image/CDN resources

In most classrooms, link-only sharing works reliably as long as the link is copied after save success.

Troubleshooting checklist

If you still cannot find the share link, check these in order:

  1. Did you fully complete the puzzle at least once?
  2. Did you click Save & Share from the completion popup?
  3. Were you asked to log in, and did login complete?
  4. Did save return success (no error toast)?
  5. After save, did the dialog switch to a screen with the puzzle URL?

If step 4 fails, share cannot be generated yet.

FAQ

Can I share before completing the puzzle?

In the standard flow, sharing is attached to save after completion. So in most cases, complete once first.

Can students play without creating accounts?

Yes, students can open and play shared puzzle links. Saving their own puzzle versions is a separate action.

Which visibility should teachers choose?

Link Only is usually best for classes. Use Public only when you intentionally want discovery in the gallery.

Read this next

If you want the broader rules behind sign-in, save limits, and when sharing becomes available, read:

Need more help?

If you want, contact support with these details for fast diagnosis:

  • Page URL
  • Screenshot of the current screen
  • Browser and device
  • Whether login was completed

Support: [email protected]

How to Save and Share a Puzzle in Jigsawify