How to Study in Groups with Shared Rooms
Join or create a live study room with a synchronized Pomodoro timer, ephemeral chat, and collaborative notes. No accounts or downloads required.
How does a shared session work?
- The Pomodoro clock is synchronized: when someone starts, pauses, or skips a block, everyone sees it instantly.
- Live chat and participant lists are ephemeral: nothing is retained on servers once the room closes.
- Play shared background audio (synchronized YouTube or Spotify) to stay in sync.
How to create and share a room
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Create a room
Go to Study and open Shared Sessions. Pick a room name and decide whether it will be public or private.
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Share the access code
Copy the invite link and 6-digit access PIN to share with your study partners.
- 3
Join without an account
Your peers enter the PIN and join instantly without creating an account or installing software.
- 4
Study in deep focus
Align focus blocks, take breaks together, and use shared notes to organize your study agenda.
Privacy and security in rooms
Protected access PIN
The 6-digit code is verified with secure cryptographic hashing to prevent unauthorized access.
Ephemeral chat
Messages flow in real-time between participants and are permanently deleted when the room closes.
Public vs private rooms
Public rooms let you study alongside the broader community; private rooms restrict access to those with your code.
Frequently asked questions about rooms
How many people can join a room?
Rooms are optimized for typical student study groups, ensuring ultra-low latency and smooth synchronization.
What happens if my internet disconnects?
The timer follows the room's global clock: upon reconnecting, you will instantly resync with the group.
Do we need accounts to join?
No. Everyone only needs the link and the 6-digit code shared by the host.
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