Downloading and Using the Parent App

Downloading the Free Parent App

iOS

Canvas Parent app in the iOS app store with a red arrow pointing at the "Get" button.

Go to the iOS app store and search for Canvas Parent. Tap the Get button. Then, click the Install button. Once the app has been downloaded, click Open. Once you have opened the app, tap Find School and type the name of your school district or charter school. Click Parent of a Student. Use the same username and password that you used to create your Observer account.

Android

Canvas Parent app in the Android app store with a red arrow pointing at the "Open" button.

Go to the Google Play store and search for Canvas Parent. Tap the Install button. Once the app has downloaded, click Open. Once you have opened the app, you will tap Find School and type the name of your school district or charter school. Click Parent of a Student. Use the same username and password that you used to create your Observer account.

If you do not have a Canvas account, after installing the app you will need a pairing code in order to create your account with the mobile app.

If you already have a Canvas account linked to your child and just want to start using the mobile app, then tap the Find My School button after the app is installed. You can then enter your existing username and password.

Using the Parent App

In this video, you will learn how to use the Canvas Parent app. The steps in this video are shown for a phone display; but unless otherwise noted, a tablet mirrors the same steps. Most of this video was created using an iOS device. Any differences for Android users are noted. Depending on your institution's Canvas theme, the Canvas interface may display differently than shown in this video, but the functionality is the same.

Read the video transcript.

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