--- title: How to link a student to a parent description: This guide explains how to connect a student account with an existing parent account. --- [Skip to content](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/how-to-add-an-account-to-existing#main-content) ![APPLICAA\_LOGO-1024x350-4.png\]](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/APPLICAA_LOGO-1024x350-4.png?height=40&name=APPLICAA_LOGO-1024x350-4.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation Hello, how can I help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Applicaa Knowledge Base](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Course 2 - Profiles](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/course-2-profiles?hsLang=en) 3. [Student Profile](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/course-2-profiles?hsLang=en#student-profile) # How to link a student to a parent ## This guide will show you to how to link a student account with an existing parent account. To easily go to the student profile, you can use the search bar on the top middle section of the platform beside the Knowledge Base Button. Accounts with the same name letters will be suggested when typing in the student's name. You should see whether an account is a student or a parent. ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hubfs/image-png-Nov-04-2022-04-55-26-9282-PM.png) When you click on the name of the student, you will be directed to their profile. 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