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How do I set up notifications in Canvas?
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Among other things, notifications alert you when you get a grade, assignment feedback, or when announcements are posted. this article explains how to set up notifications on a computer and then on a mobile device using the Canvas App.

Computer


  1. Click on your profile picture in the top-left corner to open the Account menu
  2. Click “Notifications”

Screenshot showing the main menu in Canvas with the profile menu exposed. An n arrow points to the notifications submenu.

Once in the settings menu, you may choose different options for email notifications.

Screenshot showing the notification settings menu in Canvas. Different options for course activities include notify immediately, daily summary, weekly summary, and notifications off.

You can add another email address for notifications.

  1. Go to the Account menu again.
  2. Click on "Settings"
  3. Click "+ Email Address

Screenshot showing the notification settings menu in Canvas. Different options for course activities include notify immediately, daily summary, weekly summary, and notifications off.

Mobile


  1. Select the profile menu. It looks like three lines.
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. You can select "Push Notifications" or "Email Notifications."

Screenshots showing the profile menu button looking, the link to go to the settings menu, then two links for the push notifications menu and email notifications menu.

Push notifications send messages to your mobile device. Email notifications go to your email account.

  1. Turn on or off various push notifications.
  2. Configure various email notifications.

Screenshot showing the push notifications menu. An arrow points to the toggle switches to turn on various push notifications. another screenshot points to the email notifications menu. An arrow points to menu items that can be used to configure different email notifications.

Note: You cannot add another email address using the Canvas mobile App. That must be done on a web browser using a computer or mobile device.