Canvas on Mobile Devices

Canvas Mobile Access for Faculty

  • Instructors and students may access Canvas from a mobile device, and while Canvas can be accessed via a mobile web browser, it is not officially supported. For the best user experience, we recommend using the free Canvas Teacher or Canvas Student apps, available for iOS and Android. 

Important 

  • The Canvas App allows instructors to manage their courses on mobile devices. It provides access to the SpeedGrader tool as well as the Gradebook.  

Warning: When using a mobile device, it is vital to use the app to access a wider range of features. Using the website through a mobile browser allows limited viewing access on mobile devices but will not allow for some grading, quizzing, and other features to work properly. 

How to use – Canvas instructions 

Guides 

  • Canvas App Guide on iOS
  • Canvas App Guide on Android

Set-up steps  

  1. Log in to Canvas on your web browser on your computer. 
  2. Click Account > “QR for Mobile Users”.  
  3. Follow the Canvas app download directions to install the app on your device. 
  4. Open the downloaded app. 
  5. Select “QR Login”.  
  6. Press “Next”.
  7. Press “OK” to allow access to your camera. 
  8. Scan the QR code on your web browser with your device. 
  9. Access your account on the app.
  10. Here is additional information on logging into the Canvas Teacher App.  

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