4.1 | The Canvas Parent App
Downloading and Using the Parent App
Downloading the Free Parent App
iOS
Go to the iOS app store Links to an external site. and search for Canvas Parent. Tap the Get button. Then, click the Install button. Once the app has downloaded, click to Open.
Android
Go to the Google Play store Links to an external site. and search for Canvas Parent. Tap the Install button. Once the app has downloaded, click to Open.
Setting up the Parent App
If you do not have a Canvas account (or have not yet linked your Canvas account to your student), head to 2.2 | Creating Your Canvas Account: It's as Easy as 1-2-3! (Instructions for Mobile Devices) after downloading and installing the app from the iOS App Store or the Google Play store.
If you already have a Canvas account linked to your child and just want to start using the mobile app, then tap the Find my School button after the app is installed. You can then enter your existing username and password.
Additional Resources:
If you're using an iPhone or iPad:
- How do I download the Canvas Parent app on my iOS device? Links to an external site.
- How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my iOS device? Links to an external site.
If you're using an Android device:
- How do I download the Canvas Parent app on my Android device? Links to an external site.
- How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device? Links to an external site.
Using the Parent App
In this video, you will learn how to use the Canvas Parent app. The steps in this video are shown for a phone display; but unless otherwise noted, a tablet mirrors the same steps. Most of this video was created using an iOS device. Any differences for Android users are noted. Depending on your institution's Canvas theme, the Canvas interface may display differently than shown in this video, but the functionality is the same.
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