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How Do I Access My Canvas Sandbox?

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Welcome! In this article we'll show you how to access your Sandbox course in Canvas. We'll explain how to enter your Sandbox for the first time or from your dashboard if you've already used your Sandbox before. Let's get started!

Login To Your Canvas Account

Start by going to the Canvas Login Page and use your normal BYU-I credentials to login. You may need to use Dual Authentication to get in.

Canvas Login Screen

Is this the first time you are accessing your sandbox?

There are multiple ways to access your sandbox. Select the answer that best applies to you.

Accept your course invitation

An invitation should appear at the top of your screen to join your Sandbox Course as a teacher. Click "Accept" to gain access as an instructor.

Accept Canvas Course Invitation

Check out your new course

From here, you can explore your sandbox. Go ahead and make changes as you wish. Please note that you will not be able to keep this course in future semesters. A template has been imported so you can see how the course looks with content in it.

Canvas Course Homepage

Go to your Sandbox course

On your dashboard you should see your Sandbox course. Click on the course card to open it.

Canvas Dashboard Course Icon

Check out your new course

From here, you can explore your sandbox. Go ahead and make changes as you wish. Please note that you will not be able to keep this course in future semesters. A template has been imported so you can see how the course looks with content in it.

Canvas Course Homepage

Additional Help Resources

For any questions you may have regarding this article and its topic, please contact the FTC at (208) 496-7230 or comment below. Take a look at the following articles for help with any other related topics.

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