Step 1. Log into your canvas account 


Step 2. If you haven't already, verify your email address under Account then Settings

Link also here: https://fpeusa.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000659746-confirm-or-change-email-address


Step 3. Click Account ? Notifications


Step 4. Under your email choose what activity notifications and the frequency of when you want notifications sent to your email under ‘Email’ 

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Here are the meanings of the different frequency symbols:

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Step 5. You will now adjust the symbols to the right of the course activity categories to determine the frequency you want those particular category updates emailed to you. 

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Step 6. You should now receive email notifications they way you want from Canvas! 



NOTE: If the same email address is used for multiple accounts, you will need to change the settings in each account.


Issue/Product 

Parent + Teacher Email Notification Steps

Version # 

3.0

Solution or Work-around 

Solution


You can also refer to the video below for instruction on Canvas Notifications and Email Address Confirmation: