Mobile Apps

This page provides information about the Canvas Student app. If you do not plan to use a smartphone or tablet to access your Canvas courses, you may wish to skip this section.

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Although Canvas can be accessed through a mobile browser on your smartphone and/or tablet, it can be challenging to see and/or interact with your course's content. Instead, use the Canvas Student app, which is compatible with the following mobile operating systems:

iOS 7.0+
Android 4.0+

Get Started with the Canvas Student App

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See FAQs for iOS and Android:

Navigate in the App

The app will allow you to access most of the features in your Canvas courses, however navigation on a mobile device is different compared to navigation on a computer. Depending upon your device, you may need to use a laptop or desktop computer to complete some class activities or assignments. The Canvas Student mobile features by device and versionLinks to an external site. has more details about what may or may not be available for your specific device.