Canvas login doesn't fully support password managers

[fstorr]

I'm a parent. When I try to log into Canvas LMS using a password manager and Safari, the Canvas password field doesn't get the password entered/pasted into it, meaning I have to open the password manager to copy and paste the password it into the form. The problem is that you're incorrectly using the role="textbox" attribute on the password input element. That role is designed to mark up non-input elements into <input type="text"> elements. You don't need that ARIA attribute, and it can be safely removed. In investigating the bug, deleting the role attribute in dev tools resolves this issue and the password manager works as designed.

It would be great if you could update the input form to remove the incorrect role attribute.

Password manager: 1Password.
Browser: Safari 17.6
macOS: 14.6.1

Thanks

[ColtonSwapp]

Hello @fstorr 

Sorry to hear you are having trouble with your login and password manager. I see you have uncovered an issue related to the password input element. 

Each institution/school that uses Canvas has their own specific login page that is configured for their students, staff, and parents. This would be something you would want to report to the institutions IT helpdesk since they are responsible for configuring and maintaining that login page. If needed, you can message your students instructor to see if they could raise a ticket with the schools Helpdesk. 

-Colton.