This article guides learners in the basics for accessing Canvas at the University of Alberta including how to confirm they are using a using a supported browser. 

System and Browser Requirements

Canvas provides a support article that describes their system and browser requirements. The page also includes a built-in check that shows if your browser is supported and up to date:

Logging in

Starting from most ualberta.ca pages, you can find the link to Canvas in the menu located within the 3-dots found on the upper-right on the header.

UAlberta Single Sign-On

If prompted, log in with your UAlberta CCID credentials.

New in May 2026: students who have opted in to MFA for students may also see their Duo mobile authentication screen when accessing Canvas courses:

Canvas Dashboard

The dashboard should be the first screen seen after logging in, which will display published courses available to you at the top.

*Note: If you do not have a CCID or require any changes to your UAlberta account and other central services such as Bear Tracks or Gmail, please contact IST Helpdesk at 780-492-8000 or through the U of A Service Portal available on the Staff Service Centre and the Student Service Centre webpages. You can also visit their website at http://ist.ualberta.ca/.