GUIDE · 2026-07-23
How to use the Random Team Generator
The team generator shuffles the list and assigns people round-robin, keeping team sizes within one person of each other. Names can also be student IDs, nicknames or participant codes.
How it works
Securely shuffle all names, then assign them round-robin to teams
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Step-by-step
- 01Enter one participant per line and remove duplicates or blank lines.
- 02Choose no more teams than participants.
- 03Generate and review the groups with participants before starting.
Worked example
INPUT10 people, 3 teams
RESULTTeams of 4, 3 and 3
When division is uneven, earlier teams receive one additional person.Limits and checks
- Random assignment does not balance skill, roles or accessibility needs.
- Use classroom names or codes rather than sensitive personal data.
Useful examples
- Create classroom groups
- Split a workshop
- Balance players across teams
Frequently asked questions
What if the names do not divide evenly?
Earlier teams receive one extra person, keeping the size difference to at most one.
Will I get the same result twice?
A fresh secure shuffle is used each time, so results can change.