You can link your Canvas account to additional student accounts from the Canvas Parent app. Students can be linked to your account from your Parent app user menu or from the Parent app dashboard.
To link your account, you will need a student pairing code provided by your student, their instructor, or an admin from your student's institution.
Learn more about pairing codes.
Link from User Menu
To link a student account from your User Menu, tap the Menu icon.
Open Manage Students
Tap the Manage Students link.
Add Student
The Manage Students page displays a list of students currently linked to your account [1].
To link a student to your account, tap the Add Student link [2].
Link from Dashboard
To link a student account from the Parent App dashboard, tap the Student List drop-down menu.
Add Student
The Student List displays the students linked to your account [1].
To link a student to your account tap the Add Student link [2].
Note: Depending on the number of students linked in your account, you may need to swipe to view the Add Student link.
Select Pairing Option
Select a pairing option. You can select Pairing Code [1] or QR Code [2].
Enter Pairing Code
Enter the student pairing code into the Pairing Code field [1]. Then tap the OK button [2].
Scan QR Code
Tap the Next link. Scan the pairing QR code generated by your student in the Canvas Student app.
View Managed Students
View the added student in your list of managed students [1] and in the Students list [2].
To view course details for a student, tap the student name.
