API for temporary enrollment pairing

[Nancy_Webb_CCSF]

Hi,

Is it possible to use API to create a temporary enrollment pairing, to enroll someone into a course via a provider?  

There is an enrollment pairing object, but it doesn't include the recipient or provider.  API temporary_enrollment_pairings.  There is an ability to display the status of a user in regard to pairings.  API show_temporary_enrollment_status 

I hope this is coming soon, Instructure, any plans for this?

[dbrace · Accepted solution]

Hi @Nancy_Webb_CCSF,

Background for context:

• from November 2023: Temporary Enrollment Pairing: A flexible workflow for scheduling ephemeral access to Canvas
• Canvas Release Notes (2023-12-16) - Instructure Community - 587734

I have looked at the API change log for 2023, 2024, and 2025 and I do not see any references to this functionality.

I do see references to it in SIS Import Format Documentation but not in How do I format CSV text files for uploading SIS data into a Canvas account?.

I briefly browsed through the Canvas Product Roadmap but could not find anything (maybe something exists with text I did not consider).

From what I can see, an API object does not seem to be on their radar.

Unless someone else has any insight, I would suggest connecting with your CSM and asking them.

-Doug

[Nancy_Webb_CCSF]

Thank you dbrace.  I sure appreciate your fast and thorough response.  We'll try the csm.  Maybe we can make the SIS route work for us; hadn't thought of that since we currently use API and a flow for our situation. 

The blog you link to seems to imply this is in place of APIs.  We will probably create a Canvas idea when it's possible.

[dbrace]

You are welcome @Nancy_Webb_CCSF!.

-Doug