If your institution allows you to add other communication channels, you may be able to add a text or Short Message Service (SMS) communication channel to receive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) codes (if enabled for your account) on your cellular device. Text or SMS channels appear under the Other Contacts sidebar heading.
Notes:
- Standard text message rates may apply.
- SMS is only used for Multi-Factor Authentication (if enabled for your account).
- If notifications are not enabled by your institution or are not available in your country, you can use the Canvas Student app or Canvas Teacher app and receive push notifications.
- When you log into the mobile app, a push notification channel is automatically created. If the ability to receive push notifications has been enabled by your institution, a push notification column displays when you log into the mobile app.
- MFA is exclusively available for users in the United States.
Open User Settings
In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Add Contact Method
In the Other Contacts section, click the Add Contact Method link.
Register SMS: United States
If you are in the United States, enter your 10-digit cell phone number [1], and click the Register SMS button [2].
Note: SMS is only used for Multi-Factor Authentication (if enabled for your account).
Confirm SMS Number
Check your cell phone for a confirmation code from canvas. Enter the code into the text field [1]. To resend the confirmation again, click the Re-Send Confirmation link [2]. Click the Confirm button [3].
Delete SMS
To delete the contact method, click the Delete icon.
Confirm Deletion
Click the OK button.
