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How do I enable self-enrollment in my subject as an instructor?

How do I enable self-enrollment in my subject as an instructor?

If your Canvas admin has enabled self-enrollment for your institution and the subject is publicly visible, you can enable self-enrollment in your subject. Self-enrollment allows a student to enroll in a subject using a secret URL.

Note: If you cannot view the options for self-enrollment, your institution has disabled self-enrollment.

Open Subject

Open Subject

In Global Navigation, click the Subjects link [1]. Then click the subject name [2].

To view a list of all of your subjects, click the All Subjects link [3].

Manage Subject

Click the Manage Subject button.

Open Subject Settings

The subject Settings page displays [1]. Click the Course Details tab [2].

View More Options

View More Options

At the bottom of the page, click the More Options link.

Enable Self-Enrollment

Enable Self-Enrollment

To allow students to self-enroll in your course using a secret URL, click the Let student self-enroll by sharing with them a secret URL checkbox.

Update Subject Details

Update Subject Details

Click the Update Course Details button.

View Self-Enrollment URL

View Self-Enrollment URL

Copy and share the provided secret URL.

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