Canvas Guides (English)Canvas GuidesCanvas Admin GuideExternal Apps (LTI)How do I configure an external app for an account using an LTI 2 Registration URL?

How do I configure an external app for an account using an LTI 2 Registration URL?

Some similarity detection external apps can be configured using an LTI 2 registration URL. This lesson shows how to add an external tool using a URL provided by the external app provider. To learn more about configuring external apps, visit the Edu App Center.

Notes:

  • External apps can also be configured using an LTI 2 registration URL in sub-accounts.
  • Configuring an external app is an account permission. If you cannot configure an external app, this permission has not been enabled for your user role.

Open Account

Open Account

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

Open Settings

Open Settings

In Account Navigation, click the Settings link.

Open Apps

Open Apps

Click the Apps tab.

View App Configurations

View App Configurations

To configure an app, click the View App Configurations button.

Add New App

Add New App

Click the Add App button.

Select Configuration Type

Set Configuration Type

Click the Configuration Type drop-down menu and select By LTI 2 Registration URL.

Add Registration URL

Add Registration URL

In the Registration URL field, enter the URL for the app.

Apps are configured and recommended to be entered as secure links (HTTPS).

Launch Registration Tool

Launch Registration Tool

Click the Launch Registration Tool button.

Note: You may have to confirm settings or provide additional information in the Registration Tool.

Verify App

Verify App

If the app has already been added in the account, Canvas verifies that you still want to install the app.

To continue, click the Yes, Install Tool button.

View App

View App

View the external app.

To manage the app, click the Settings icon [1]. To edit the app, click the Edit link [2]. To manage app placements, click the Placements link [3]. To delete the app, click the Delete link [4].