How to add links to CANVAS Navigation

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Canvas Redirect Sample with nav items circled.

Below is the process for adding custom links to your course navigation. This could be used to add a link to a ZOOM invite that you use through out a term.

  1. Go to Edu App Center - Redirect Tool
  2. Fill in desired URL to be redirected to (e.g., https://keeplearning.uidaho.edu)
  3. Check Course Navigation
  4. Copy Configuration URL
  5. CANVAS > Course > Apps
  6. View App Configuration > +APP
  7. Select By URL
  8. Name the Navigation item (e.g., Keep Learning)
  9. Paste in the config URL
  10. Save > Yes
  11. Refresh course to get navigation to reload

CANVAS Redirect Config described in bullets above.

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