How do I create a sub-account?
You can create sub-accounts in Canvas. Sub-accounts help establish your account's hierarchical structure and house courses and enrollments. Sub-accounts can be created manually or via SIS import.
Open Account
In Global Navigation, click the Admin link [1], and then click the name of the account [2].
Open Sub-Accounts
In Account Navigation, click the Sub-Accounts link.
Show Accounts
Click the Down Arrow to show sub-accounts.
Add Sub-Account
Click the Add button.
Add Sub-Account Name
Enter a name for the sub-account in the Add a Sub-Account field [1]. If you attempt to save without entering a name, an error message displays [2].
To cancel creating a new sub-account, click the Cancel button [3].
To create the sub-account, click the Save button [4] or press Return (on a Mac keyboard) or Enter (on a PC keyboard).
View Sub-Account
View the created sub-account.
