How can I use Canvas on my mobile device?

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Canvas is built on open web standards, so most features are supported on mobile devices. 

You can learn more about mobile applications in the Canvas Mobile Guides.

Mobile Browsers

You can access Canvas from any supported browsers on your Android/iOS device. However, mobile browsers are not fully supported, and features may not function as expected compared to when viewing Canvas in a fully supported desktop browser.

On mobile devices, Canvas is optimized for use within Canvas mobile applications. Canvas pages within a mobile browser are only supported when an action in the app links directly to the browser, such as when a student takes certain types of quizzes. Support is not extended to pages that cannot currently be used in the app, such as Conferences or Collaborations.

Additionally, Canvas offers limited support for native mobile browsers on tablet devices. For details, please reference the limited-support mobile browser guidelines.

Mobile Applications

We are actively improving our native mobile applications to support as many Canvas features as possible. Instructure has a native mobile application for students free for download on both phones and tablets.

• Canvas Student: The Canvas Student app provides access to Canvas while on the go. Depending on the device, not all Canvas features may be available on the app at this time. View the Canvas Student mobile features document by version and device.
• Canvas Parent: The Canvas Parent app is designed for observers, parents, and guardians to engage in their students' education and view assignments, events, and grades. Access to Canvas Parent is managed by a student's institution. View the Canvas Parent mobile features document by version and device.
• Canvas Teacher: The Canvas Teacher app allows instructors to manage course content and grade student submissions on the go. Syncs with SpeedGrader and the Gradebook. With the growing use of mobile devices, instructors should develop their courses with best practices for mobile in mind. View the Canvas Teacher mobile features document document by version and device.