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.

View a video about Sub-Accounts.

Open Account

Open Account

In Global Navigation, click the Admin link [1], then click the name of the account [2].

Open Sub-Accounts

Open Sub-Accounts

In Account Navigation, click the Sub-Accounts link.

Show Accounts

Show Accounts

Click the down arrow to show sub-accounts.

Add Sub-Account

Add Sub-Account

Click the Add button.

Title Sub-Account

Title Sub-Account

Enter a title for the sub-account in the title field. Press Return (on a MAC keyboard ) or Enter (on a PC keyboard).

View Sub-Account

View Sub-Account

View the created sub-account.