How do I install Canvas Data Services using Live events in my account?
As an admin, you can install Canvas Data Services in your account. Enabling Canvas Data Services creates a link in your Account Navigation, where you can view and manage Canvas Data streams. Canvas Data Services is separate feature from the Canvas Data Portal.
Notes:
- Installing an external tool is an account permission. If you cannot view the Developer Keys link in Account Navigation, this permission has is not enabled for your user account.
- Canvas Data streams may include personal information for Canvas users. You should only stream data to trusted services and endpoints.
Open Account
In Global Navigation, click the Admin link [1], then click the name of the account [2].
View Canvas Data Services Key
Find the Canvas Data Services key [1]. If necessary, set the key to On by clicking the State button [2].
Enter App Details
In the Configuration Type menu, select the By Client ID option [1].
Then paste the Canvas Data Services client ID in the Client ID field [2].
Click the Submit button [3].
View Canvas Data Services
Once Data Services is installed, you can view the Data Services link in your Account Navigation [1].
Clicking the Data Services link will open the Data Streaming Options page [2]. From this page, you can create and manage data streams.
