How do I access canvas?

You can access Canvas from any computer with an Internet connection. To log into your Canvas Courses you will require a Web browser and your University username and password. We strongly recommend staff and students use Firefox or Google Chrome on a PC or Safari if working on a Mac. We do not recommend using Internet Explorer as some of the functionality of Canvas does not display correctly in IE.

There are a number of ways to access Canvas.

Via the UoB Canvas url

http://canvas.bham.ac.uk

Through Weblearn

Weblearn is the primary method of accessing Canvas.

Open your web browser and go to: www.weblearn.bham.ac.uk.
On the right hand side of the page click on the Canvas Login button.
Enter your University (adf) username and password and click on the “Log in” button.

Through my.bham

It is possible to access your Canvas dashboard through the my.learning tab of your my.bham account.

Simply go to www.my.bham.ac.uk and log in using your University (adf) username and password.

Through a Course Invitation or direct link

If you've enrolled in or been invited to a Canvas course, you will receive an email to your University account. Click the course page link (or copy and paste the url into your web browser) to accept the course invitation.

Also, you may sometimes be sent a direct link to a course (or part of a course such as a page or discussion) by a member of staff. You can use this link to go straight to the item (via a log in page) but be aware that this route misses out your Canvas Dashboard, which may include useful or important notifications.

Using a mobile app

When first using the Canvas by Instructure mobile app in a smart phone or tablet you will be asked for your institution - this should be given as canvas.bham.ac.uk . Use your usual (ADF) username and password when asked for log-in credentials.