How to make a kahoot
Log in → Click Create → choose Kahoot → add and customize questions (up to 200) → move/duplicate/delete as needed → save. You can also import from PDFs, slides, spreadsheets, or use AI tools to generate kahoots.
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☝️ This article covers creating and editing kahoots and questions on the web platform. 💡To learn about creating and editing kahoots in our mobile app go to: How to create, duplicate or organize kahoots in the mobile app |
Shortcuts:
- How do I access the Kahoot! creator?
- How do I add questions to a kahoot?
- How can I move, duplicate, or delete questions?
- FAQ: Creating a kahoot
- Key TakeAways
How do I access the Kahoot! creator?
- Log in to your Kahoot! account
- Click Create in the top navigation bar
- Select Kahoot from the dropdown
- Use left-hand sidebar to navigate, add, or manage questions
- Create new questions, or:
💡 Generate with AI
💡 Import from PDF
💡 Sync from Google slides or PowerPoint
💡 Copy from other kahoots
💡 Import slides or quiz questions from a spreadsheet
Features vary depending on your workspace.
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How do I add questions to a kahoot?
- Click Add question from the left-side panel
- Choose the question type (quiz, true/false, poll, word cloud, etc.)
- Enter the question text and, if needed, the answer options
- Mark the correct answer(s) where applicable
- Watch for ⚠️ exclamation marks (missing elements or character limits)
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Add media (image, GIF, video) if desired
💡 You can add up to 200 questions per kahoot.
💡 Starred features require a paid plan.
How can I move, duplicate, or delete questions?
- Reorder: Drag a question in the left panel
- Duplicate: Click the duplication
icon
- Delete: Click the trash
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FAQ: Creating a kahoot
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Can I make a kahoot for free?
Yes, anyone can create kahoots. Some question types and features require a paid plan. -
How many questions can I add?
Up to 200 per kahoot. -
Can I import content from outside Kahoot!?
Yes - from PDFs, spreadsheets, Google Slides, PowerPoint, or AI-generated content. -
Do I need images or videos in every question?
No, they’re optional, but visuals boost engagement. -
Can I copy questions from other kahoots?
Yes, if the kahoot is set to public or you have editing rights. -
What if I use a feature not in my plan?
You’ll be asked to upgrade before sharing/hosting.
✨ Key TakeAways
- Kahoots can include up to 200 questions
- Import content from PDFs, slides, spreadsheets, or use AI to save time
- Starred features require a subscription
- Add visuals (images, GIFs, videos) for more engagement
- Questions can be easily recorded, duplicated, or deleted
23 comments
How can I replace the stock images with images from my own personal PowerPoint slideshow?
You can add your slides to Kahoot if needed. Check out this article about how to upload slides to a Kahoot: https://support.kahoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360056769373-How-to-import-slides
Am I able to change the name of the answers? Instead of using True or False, can I use Yes or No?
You can not change the wording in "True or False" module, however you can just use the first two answer options in the "Quiz module" and name them Yes or No. The live Kahoot will only show these.
Hi there, is there a way to remove the "Find and insert media" option in the middle of the quiz slides, if we just want to use a text-based question and make it fill up the space at the top half of the slide? I noticed that if I don't add an image, that area is still empty, making for a bit of an awkward slide where the question is at the very top and the answers at at the very bottom with an empty space in between. Thanks so much!
No, it's a standard default feature of Kahoot!.
It's what makes Kahoot engaging and fun, and makes the learning stick better.
What's the context for your Kahoot! use-case? Why don't you want to show any media to the participants?
Thank you so much for the quick reply! We are creating a Kahoot quiz game for a student-led class activity to review some of the lecture content. There isn't any specific media we'd need to include based on the questions so I was wondering if we can remove the media section. If not, that's totally fine, I'll think of something to put there!
A workaround could be just to type: "Question" in the top bar, and then upload your own media file with text (this can be done in PowerPoint and exported to JPG), as shown here.
Thank you for the suggestion, we will try this if we don't have a good media file to include! And thank you again for your quick and helpful responses :)
How we change the character images from the chipmunks to photos in our files
do you mean the avatar selected for you, when you join and play a Kahoot game?
This avatar can not be exchanged with any uploaded photos.
要如何將資料庫裡的草稿轉成報告呢
if you're trying to save a draft Kahoot, here's an article that might be helpful.
How to change a Kahoot quiz from a "my drafts" to "my Kahoots" ? Every time I click save it tries to upsell me on my subscription. Very frustrated.
To save your game as a playable kahoot in My kahoots, you either have to remove all the features marked with a star (not included in your plan) or upgrade to a plan that offers all the features used in your game. Here's an article on saving your kahoots: How to save a kahoot.
1. What is the max length for a question?
2. What is the max length for a descriptive answer?
3. is it mandatory to keep 4 options for answers? can it not be 2,3 options?
4. is there a way for the participants to see the question from their end along with the time countdown, other than seeing from the host's panel?
Hi Learning_India
1. What is the max length for a question? Answer: Quiz Questions can be up to 120 characters
2. What is the max length for a descriptive answer? Answer: Quiz Answers can be up to 75 characters or an image
3. is it mandatory to keep 4 options for answers? can it not be 2,3 options? Answer: This depends on your subscription but at least 2 answers are required (6 max), and at least one must be correct. The answers you leave blank, won't be displayed
4. is there a way for the participants to see the question from their end along with the time countdown, other than seeing from the host's panel? Answer: Yes this is possible. When you host your live game, you can edit the settings by clicking the settings icon in the down-right corner and from here you can choose to "show questions & answers" on players devices
Check out this cool help article which can explain even more cool things you can adjust: https://support.kahoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002308428-Kahoot-question-types
Is there any way to increase the number of answer options past 6? I have a poll but I need 10 answer options.
Hi sallydeering
Currently, our Poll feature only offers up to 6 answer options.
A way to come around this might be to use the new Scale feature (if available in your licenses). You can add your poll options in a Slide and then convert that slide to an image you add to the Kahoot. The participants can choose on the Scale, which option they prefer the most (See image example).
This can only be done if it's not a multiple-choice poll.
I hope this is useful?
como hago un kahoot con preguntas
Hello, to create your first kahoot, you can follow instructions from this link: https://support.kahoot.com/hc/es/articles/115002884788-C%C3%B3mo-hacer-un-kahoot-Gu%C3%ADa-completa
can i use the same kahoot quiz at different times?
Hey mathur1234!
There are no limits on how many live games you can host – you will be able to host the same kahoot more than once.
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