Canvas is a free online platform that lets you teach and learn with digital materials. If you're a student looking to get started using Canvas, this guide will show you how to login and start using the site.
How to login to Canvas
In order to access your Canvas account, you will first need to login. To do this, please follow these steps:
1. Open the homepage of the Canvas website (canvas.edu).
2. In the top left hand corner of the screen, click on the "Login" button.
3. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields and click on the "Log In" button.
4. You will now be redirected to your account page. On this page, you will see a link called "My Profile." Click on this link to access your account details.
Note: If you have forgotten your password, please enter your username and email address in the "Forgot Password?" field and click on the "Send Email" button. They will send you an email with instructions on how to reset your password.
How to create a new account
To create a new account on the Canvas Student Portal, go to https://portal.canvas.edu/login and click "Create an Account." Enter your name, email address, and password. You will be asked to create a password twice to confirm your account. If you have already created an account on Canvas, you can login by clicking on the link in the email that you received after registering for Canvas.
How to manage your account
If you have forgotten your password, or would like to change your account information, please follow these instructions.
1. Click on the "Log In" link at the top of the page.
2. Enter your username and password and click on "Log In." If you have forgotten your password, please enter your email address in the "Forgot Your Password" field and we will send you a new password.
3. If you would like to make any changes to your account information, such as changing your name or email address, please click on "My Account" at the top of the page and follow the instructions.
How to access your course materials
If you're enrolled in a course using Canvas, the first step is to login and access your course materials. You'll need your login information and your course ID.
To login:
1. Open the Course Menu (found in the upper-right corner of the course website).
2. Select "Login."
3. Enter your Login ID and password.
4. Click "Log In." You'll be taken to the My Courses page.
If you're not yet registered for a course using Canvas, you can create an account by clicking on the "Create an Account" link at the top of this page. Once you have registered, you will need to enter your Login ID and password to access your courses.
How to report a problem
If you are having trouble logging into your Canvas Student Portal, please follow these instructions:
1. First, ensure that you are logged in to your Canvas account. If you are not logged in, click the “Sign In” link on the top right corner of the homepage.
2. Once you are logged in, go to the “My Accounts” section on the left hand side of the screen and select “Canvas Student Portal” from the dropdown menu.
3. On the “Canvas Student Portal” page, click on the “Forgot Password?” link in the top right corner of the page.
4. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and click on “Submit”. If you have forgotten your password, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Conclusion
If you are a student at Canvas and have not yet registered, please follow these simple steps to get started: 1. Go to the home page of their website and click on the "Login" link in the top right-hand corner. 2. Enter your username (the first 4 letters of your last name) and password (the fifth letter of your last name). 3. Click on "Log In." If you have already registered with them but lost your login information, please go to Step 5 below. 4. If you do not remember your username or password, please contact them at [email protected] and we will be happy to help you out! Thank you for being a member of their community!