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Integrating Kognity and Canvas
Integrating Kognity and Canvas

It only takes a few steps to sync Kognity and Canvas LMS.

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Written by Support Kognity
Updated over a year ago

Pre-step

Before you begin configuring, ensure you have a Canvas root account admin to complete the integration process. Canvas administrators will have an "Admin" tab on their left-hand sidebar, and as a root account admin, you have the ability to create API Developer Keys.

You will need the following details for the API Key:

API Key settings in Canvas

All other fields should be left blank. Hit save, and switch the toggle next to the developer key to “ON.”


Integration

Kognity’s integration engineers will send you an integration link similar to this one: https://ed.link/integrate/abc456789-efg456-123456 (please note that this is just an example and doesn't have any value).

The link will direct you to create an Edlink account. Note: if you've connected an app to Edlink before, please log in with that account.

Welcome page in Edlink stating that Kognity would like to integrate with your school and a Get Started button.

1.- Click "Get Started", then enter your email address, create a password, accept the terms of service, and enter the name of your district or school.

2.- Choose Canvas as your Data Source and click continue.

Canvas selected as the data source.

3.- Choose the region to store your data.

United States selected as data storage, with Canada, Germany and Australia as other options.

4.- Enter your Canvas URL (including https://) into the provided field and check the "Mark as Complete" box under Create Canvas Developer Keys section.

5.- Go to your Canvas API keys. The Client ID is under Details and you will need to Show Key to get the Secret Key.

Copy and paste the Client ID and Secret Key into the provided fields within Edlink.

Once all of the fields have been completed, select "Connect" to connect your account.

You will be redirected to log into Canvas and will be prompted to authorize Edlink to access your account. Once you authorize it, you will be brought back to Edlink.

6.- Click "Validate Configuration" to confirm the integration has been configured correctly.

7.- Once you've validated your integration, click "Continue Setup".

You'll see this final screen:

8.- Make a copy of our Content Mapping Template, fill it out with the classes and subjects you'd like to connect with Kognity, and send it to your Kognity Account Manager and cc support@kognity.com

Now you can relax and wait for us to set up your school or district on Kognity!

The Kognity and Canvas integration via Edlink ensures that any changes in your data throughout the year are automatically reflected in our platform, so you never have to worry about updating rosters.

Questions? Reach out to support@kognity.com

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