If I upload a file to Canvas, and restrict student access so that only students with a link can access the file, can anyone with the link access the file, even students who are taking courses and have Canvas accounts at the same institution, but are not enrolled in my course?
Hi Ahmed,
I have done some testing and have been able to confirm, if you restrict a file so only students with a link can access it. Only students who are enrolled in the course will be able to access the file.
Anyone else with the link (even if they have an account at your institution) will get the following:
The access permissions correctly recognise that only students enrolled in the course should receive the access, despite having the link.
Hope that helps!
Stuart
Thank you, Stuart! And thank you for responding so quickly. This is going to come in handy very soon.
Hi Ahmed!
No worries at all, glad I could help you out!
If you have any follow up questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Cheers,
Stuart
Hi Ahmed,
I have done some testing and have been able to confirm, if you restrict a file so only students with a link can access it. Only students who are enrolled in the course will be able to access the file.
Anyone else with the link (even if they have an account at your institution) will get the following:
The access permissions correctly recognise that only students enrolled in the course should receive the access, despite having the link.
Hope that helps!
Stuart