Before You Read This Page

Are you looking for a video on how to navigate Canvas and configure your settings? View the "Navigating Canvas" video at the bottom of this page!

Overview

Canvas sets default notification preferences for the courses you are observing. However, you can change these default settings by setting your own notification preferences. These preferences only apply to you; they are not used to control how course updates are sent to the student you are observing.

Canvas notifications are sent to the contact methods specified in your account's Settings.

How to Set Your Notification Preferences

Sign-in to your Canvas account and click the "Account" icon on the left navigation bar. Then, click on "Notifications."

An image of the "Account" menu in Canvas with the "Notifications" link circled in red.

In the Notifications menu, review the options and set your notification preferences.

An image of the "Notification Preferences" menu in Canvas.

Need More Help?

View complete instructions on how to change your notification preferences by visiting the Canvas Guides.

Video Tutorial: Navigating Canvas