Windows App

[AunnaMaschek]

I downloaded the canvas app for my windows computer. When I search for my school URL, it opens in a webpage rather than the app. Am I able to log into my school URL on the app?

[mzimmerman]

Hi @AunnaMaschek 

I'm not aware of a Canvas Student or Teacher app for Windows.  The only app information I see is for iOS and Android apps:

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-is-the-Canvas-Teacher-app/ta-p/69

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-is-the-Canvas-Student-app/ta-p/31 

Where did you find this Windows Canvas app that you installed?

[AunnaMaschek]

I recently got a new windows computer. When I went to log into Canvas, my computer recommended I download the app to the task bar, so I did. I just can't figure out how to use it to log in. 

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

@AunnaMaschek ...

I'm not sure why you would need to use that Canvas app that you have on your computer.  I searched the Microsoft Store, and there isn't a Canvas app.  Also, I used the "Search" screen in Windows like you show in your first screenshot, and I don't have a Canvas app like you show.  But, I do see that you have the Edge browser on your computer (icon is on the far left-hand side of your desktop and on the bottom of your taskbar/toolbar), and you should be able to log into your school's Canvas account using that rather than the Canvas app that you have on your computer.  (Maybe that app was just a shortcut or something?)  Have you tried logging in using Edge?

[AunnaMaschek]

Yes, I currently use edge or google chrome. I was just wondering if this app was a new option for windows. Thanks for the feedback. 

[KrystynaPaszkie]

I too found this app (and just wish I could remember how or where). It works as a Chrome extension and provides an icon that you can load to the task bar so you do not need to save a new Chrome profile or bookmark to get into the website. So far I have not seen any issues but would love to know where I found it so that I can show it to others.

[SteveSmaldon]

Yeah I have this app / chrome extension, on my old laptop. It opens and displays differently than chrome, canvas icon on desktop and taskbar. I want to get it on my new laptop but I have no idea where or how I got it in the first place.

[skdavis]

@KrystynaPaszkie 

I just looked for this for so long after I accidentally uninstalled and kept getting back to your answer, so I thought I'd share that I found it. Open Canvas in Chrome. Click the three dots in the very top right of the Chrome browser, next to your profile picture/account. Go down to the save and share option. There's an option to Install Canvas. Hope this works for you!