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
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Click the Apps tab
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This displays the 3rd-party apps that can be incorporated into Canvas
In the filter box, enter “Redirect”
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This displays the 3rd-party Redirect app.
Click the Redirect App
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Click “Add App”
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This displays the Add App form
In the Name box, enter the Name of the link, in the URL Redirect box, enter the web address
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Checkmark “Force open in new tab” and checkmark “Show in course Navigation”
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Click Add App
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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:
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