How do I add a custom link to my course navigation?

Instructors can use the Redirect App to create a course site tool that links to a URL.

Go to Settings

Click the Apps tab

This displays the 3rd-party apps that can be incorporated into Canvas

In the filter box, enter “Redirect”

This displays the 3rd-party Redirect app.

Click the Redirect App

Click “Add App”

This displays the Add App form

Checkmark “Force open in new tab” and checkmark “Show in course Navigation”

Click Add App

This will add a course navigation link to the URL. (Note: You will have to refresh the display to see the new course navigation link)

Example: