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Configuring ADFS (SAML) and Canvas Authentication
Background Single Sign-On (SSO) is a functionality that many schools will configure during the implementation phase of transitioning to Canvas online with their institution. SSO provides many benefits, not the least being that after users sign in to one of the services at an institution they are automatically authenticated…
Configuring CAS and Canvas Authentication
Background Single Sign On (SSO) is a functionality that many schools will configure during the implementation phase of transitioning to Canvas online with their institution. SSO provides many benefits, not the least being that after users sign in to one of the services at an institution they are automatically…
Configuring ClassLink (SAML) and Canvas Authentication
This article describes the process of configuring ClassLink as an Identity Provider (IdP) ready to work with Canvas. Authentication Terminology Term Definition IdP Identity Provider The job of the IdP is to identify users based on credentials. The IdP typically provides the login screen interface and presents information…
Configuring Google SAML and Canvas Authentication
This article describes the process of configuring Google as an Identity Provider (IdP) ready to work with Canvas. Authentication Terminology Term Definition IdP Identity Provider The job of the IdP is to identify users based on credentials. The IdP typically provides the login screen interface and presents information…
Configuring LDAP and Canvas Authentication
Background Single Sign On (SSO) is a functionality that many schools will configure during the implementation phase of transitioning to Canvas online with their institution. SSO provides many benefits, not the least being that after users sign in to one of the services at an institution they are automatically authenticated…
Configuring Microsoft Entra ID (SAML) and Canvas Authentication
Authentication Terminology Term Definition IdP Identity Provider The job of the IdP is to identify users based on credentials. The IdP typically provides the login screen interface and presents information about the authenticated user to service providers after successful authentication. Microsoft Entra ID is the Identity…
Configuring Microsoft OAuth for Canvas Authentication
Overview This article describes the process of configuring Microsoft’s OAuth protocol as an Identity Provider (IdP) ready to work with Canvas. Authentication Terminology Term Definition Entra ID Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management service used to access external resources. Example resources…
Configuring Okta (SAML) and Canvas Authentication
thentication Terminology Term Definition IdP Identity Provider The job of the IdP is to identify users based on credentials. The IdP typically provides the login screen interface and presents information about the authenticated user to service providers after successful authentication. Okta is the Identity Provider.…
Configuring Shibboleth and Canvas Authentication
Background Single Sign On (SSO) is a functionality that many schools will configure during their Canvas implementation. SSO provides many benefits, not least being that after users sign in to one of the services at an institution they are automatically authenticated into any other service that uses SSO. The user is only…
Parent Registration with Canvas Authentication
For the most current information for pairing codes, please see the following guides: How do I configure self registration through Canvas authentication for an account? How do I link a student to my user account as an observer? How do I sign up for a Canvas account as a parent? How do I link a student to my user account as…