Your Canvas profile helps you and others to get to know one another, and contributes to a sense of community in the course. Your profile may include an image (headshot photo or avatar), a biography, contact services, and links. Following the instructions provided on this page, go ahead and set up your Canvas Profile. When done, click on the 'Next' button at the bottom right (you may need to scroll down to see it).

At the bottom of this page are additional resources, should you want to learn more about Canvas Profiles.

Example of a Profile

Screenshot of Profile Page; shows name (Robert Kelley), photo, for 'Contact' there are no registered services, there is a biography provided, and three links at the end (e.g., to the department page, person's home page, etc.)

The Profile page allows you to convey basic information about yourself, and provide links to addition resources and site.

What Happens With Your Profile Image

Profile images appear next to each discussion post - making it easier to get to know others.
An image associated with your name goes a long way towards creating a sense of community.

Updating your Canvas Profile

Click on 'Account' from the Canvas menu on the far left, and then click on Profile

To update your Canvas profile, you would normally click on the Account option on the Canvas menu (located on the far left side). To make it easier to read these directions AND update your account, click on this Link to open your Account page in a separate tab; doing so will allow you to switch back and forth between this orientation and the Account page.

Next, click on Profile. At this point, you can provide a headshot or an avatar (e.g., a picture you'd like to appear next to your name throughout Canvas). To do so, click on the gray generic profile image. You can then upload an image, or take a picture using the computer webcam.

Finally, click on the 'Edit Profile' button (located at the top right of the screen) if you wish to provide a brief biography.

If you'd like to practice updating your profile image, but don't have one handy, consider saving a copy of this image to the computer (e.g., right-click, and choose 'Save Image as'), and then uploading it as your profile image:

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Optional... Instructure Videos and Guides

Review the topic of Profile with this video lecturette.

User Settings & Profile Picture from Canvas LMS on Vimeo.

By referring to the Canvas Guides below, get additional assistance, as needed, with specific questions.

Click the 'Next' button to continue.