Canvas Integration Setup

Prerequisites

1. Administrator access to SELMA and your Canvas instance
2. Integration enabled in SELMA by SELMA Support

Canvas Configuration Steps

1. In Canvas, go to Admin > Developer Keys
2. Click ‘+ Developer Key’ and select ‘+ API Key’
3. Configure the new Developer Key:
   • Name: SELMA Integration
   • Redirect URIs: https://subdomain.selma.app/en/integration/canvas/auth_callback
4. Save the Developer Key and note down both the Client ID/Key and Client Secret to copy into SELMA.

SELMA Configuration Steps

1. Navigate to Integrations > Canvas in SELMA
2. Configure the following settings:
   • Endpoint: Your Canvas URL (e.g. https://yourinstitution.instructure.com)
   • Client Key: The Client ID from your Developer Key
   • Client Secret: The Client Secret from your Developer Key
   • Default Teacher Enrolment: TeacherEnrollment
   • Default Student Enrolment: StudentEnrollment
   • Optional settings:
     • Sections Enabled: Enable to sync SELMA classes as Canvas sections
     • Limit User to Section: Restrict users to only see their assigned sections
     • User Creation Notification: Send welcome emails to new Canvas users
     • Enrolment Notification: Send course enrolment notifications
3. Click the ‘Authenticate’ button to establish OAuth connection
4. Use the “Test Connection” button to verify your configuration
   • If the test fails, refresh the page and check the logs section for any errors

Important Notes

• Keep your Client Secret secure and never share it
• Monitor the integration logs regularly for any sync issues
• Contact SELMA support if you need assistance