Canvas / Access guest account

Objective

  • To provide instruction on accessing a guest account in Canvas when:
    • You are a non-Miami student who is taking a Miami course, but can't log in to Canvas
    • You need to change your Canvas guest password

User

  • Non-Miami Student
  • Guest

Environment

  • 10185: Canvas

Resolution

  1. Check with your instructor to ensure that they have added your non-MU account to their Canvas course
  2. Open the Canvas guest login page
  3. Log in with the email address your instructor added for you and the password you created when you received your initial invitation to Canvas
    • If your password is not working, select Forgot Password? and follow the prompts to reset your Canvas password
    • If this is your first time logging in, you can either follow the link in the email you received from Canvas to create a password; or select the Forgot Password? link to create a password
      • Note: The link in the email will not work after the first use — follow Step 2 to log in

 

Notes

  • Miami Online offers Canvas training
    • Office hours and support will be offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas and an email to all faculty.
    • Resources for using technology. guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online website
  • Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
  • Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas

 

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