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Getting Started in Canvas

BYU faculty, students and others who want or need to use Canvas can find basic information here.

Getting a Canvas Account for BYU Classes

Students and faculty in BYU-Provo, Salt Lake Center and BYU Online classes are given a Canvas account automatically when enrolled in a class that uses Canvas.

  • Teachers should refer to Creating an AIM-Managed Course for options and instructions.
  • Students should receive LMS instructions and support from their teachers or TAs.

Logging Onto Canvas


BYU-Provo manages multiple instances of Canvas LMS, each with their own separate user bases, logins, and course sets. Students and teachers should log onto Canvas at the appropriate URL for their program, listed below.

In most cases, use your BYU NetID and associated password to log-in. If you are unsure of your NetID or need to reset your password, go to accountrecovery.byu.edu or get help by phone at 801-422-4000.

byu.instructure.com
for BYU-Provo, BYU Salt Lake Center, BYU Online and BYU

byuis.instructure.com
for BYU Independent Study

byuohs.instructure.com
for BYU Online High School

byuelc.instructure.com
for BYU English Language Center

BYU Pathway Portal
for BYU Pathway Worldwide

Canvas accounts for staff, faculty and students outside of mainline university classes

Members of the BYU community may need Canvas access for one or more of the following reasons:

  • to perform university work-related duties
  • to participate in training, professional development or other Canvas-hosted activities outside of AIM-managed classes and Canvas courses
  • to explore Canvas and build course content prior to setting-up AIM -managed courses

To request a Canvas account for use outside of AIM-managed courses, submit a Canvas account request at it.byu.edu or by calling BYU-OIT Support at 801-422-4000.

BYU staff and teachers who need to add Canvas accounts for a list of individuals should visit the page BYU Canvas Account Request.

Need more help getting started?

For technical assistance with Canvas (missing enrollments, errors, etc.), contact BYU OIT Support at it.byu.edu | 801-422-4000.

For general Canvas questions / how-to guidance, email canvas_team@byu.edu .