• Parents can sign up as an observer on Canvas. An observer can link their Canvas account to their student's account so they can see assignment due dates, announcements, and other course content. Observers can view the course content but cannot participate in the course.

    Video Instructions for Signing Up for Parent Access to Canvas  

    Source: https://community.canvaslms.com/

    Written Instructions for Signing Up for Parent Access

    This guide is for parents who do not have a Canvas account and want to observe their students in their courses. You must open this link using Chrome. 

    1. Open Canvas URL

    In a browser window, enter the institution's Canvas registration URL (https://cms.instructure.com/login/canvas).

    2. Click on Parent of a Canvas User/Click Here for an Account

    Click the account link at the top of the page.

    3. Enter Signup Details

    Enter the required information

    • Note: Child's Student Pairing Code. It is case-sensitive. See Step 4 for directions for your child to generate a pairing code. 

    • Agree to the terms of use by clicking the You agree to the terms of use checkbox.

    • Click the Start Participating button.

    4. Student Pairing Code Directions

    • Have your child go to their Canvas Dashboard.

    • Then click on the Account icon.

    • Then go to Settings.

    • Over to the right in Settings, select Pair With Observer. It will generate a case-sensitive pairing code. 

    5. Use Canvas

    Use Canvas

    While your account is not entirely set up, you can begin participating in Canvas immediately by clicking the Get Started button.

    To finish registering for Canvas, log into your email account.

    6. Complete the Registration Process

    Complete Registration Process

    Open the email from Instructure Canvas. Click the link to visit the provided URL and complete the registration process.

    7. Register for a Parent Account

    Register for a Parent Account

    To complete the registration process, fill out the following fields:

    • Verify your email in the Login field.

    • Set your password by typing in the Password field.

    • Set your time zone by selecting the Time Zone drop-down menu.

    • Click the Register button. You will be redirected to the Canvas URL login page for your account.