How do I sign up for a Canvas account as a parent?

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1 How do I sign up for a Canvas account as a parent? Parents (Observers) can link their Canvas account to their student's account so they can see assignment dues dates, announcements, and other course content. If an institution that is a Canvas client wants parents to observe a student via linked accounts, that institution must create user accounts for parents or guardians, or they will provide self-registration on their Canvas URL login page. Remember, Observers can view the course content but cannot participate in the course. Notes: *You must set up your parent account on a computer or laptop first. This cannot be done through an app. Observers will create a Canvas account using the institution's Canvas URL. These steps are relevant to any institution that allows the self-registration banner on their Canvas URL login page. To observe a student, you must know the student's Canvas username and password. The student must be enrolled in the course and must accept the course invitation before you can sign up to observe the student. If you receive an invalid username or password message during the signup process and the student's credentials are correct, check with the student to verify that he or she has received and accepted the course invitation. Observers are able to view student information through the Canvas Student App. You can download the app for use on your mobile devices once your initial account has been set up. 1 of 13

2 Open Canvas URL In a browser window, enter the institution's Canvas registration URL (chc.instructure.com). Click Parent Login Click the Need a canvas account link at the top of the page. 2 of 13

3 Sign Up As a Parent Click the Parents sign up here link. 3 of 13

4 Enter Signup Details Enter the following information: 1. Enter your name in the name field. 2. Enter your in the field. 3. Enter your child's username in the child's username field. 4. Agree to the terms of use by clicking the You agree to the terms of use check box. 5. Click the Start Participating button. Enter your students Username and Password (provided by CHCS) and Sign On. 4 of 13

5 Use Canvas While your account is not entirely set up, you can begin participating in Canvas immediately by clicking the Get Started button. VERY IMPORTANT! You are not finished!!! To finish registering for Canvas, open your account. Complete the Registration Process Open the from Instructure Canvas. Click the link provided to visit the provided URL and complete the registration process. 5 of 13

6 Register for a Parent Account To complete the registration process fill out the following fields: 1. Verify your in the login field. 2. Set your password by typing in the password field. 3. Set your timezone by selecting the time zone drop-down menu. 4. Click the Register button. You will be redirected to the Canvas URL login page for your account. 6 of 13

7 Your account is now fully ready for use. The next time you log into canvas use the and password you just set up! You no longer need to use the Need a Canvas Account but now login with the [1] and Password [2] you just setup. Then click Log In [3] If your having trouble remembering your password please use the Forgot Password Link to be ed a reset password . 7 of 13

8 View User Dashboard View Course In Global Navigation, click the Courses link [1], then click the name of the course [2]. Learn how to observe additional students in your account below: 8 of 13

9 How do I link another student to my user account as an observer? If you signed up for a Canvas account as a parent and linked yourself to a student, you can add additional students to observe within the same institution. Notes: You cannot add students whose accounts are not within the same institution (Canvas URL) as yours. To observe students in another institution, you must sign up for an account using that institution's Canvas URL. 9 of 13

10 Open User Settings In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2]. 10 of 13

11 Open Observing In User Navigation, click the Observing link. Add Student In the Username [1] enter your students username. Click the Add Student button [2]. Click Ok on the warning that pops up [3] of 13

12 Enter your students Username and Password. Click Sign On. 12 of 13

13 Verify Student (s) being observed View the new student you are observing. 13 of 13