Canvas (BlueLine) Administrative Roles

Administrative roles in Canvas (BlueLine) are for individuals who need access to all courses, people, and settings for a given account. There are varying levels of access, described below. 

Prerequisites / Minimum Requirements

• Admin NetID
  • Obtain an admin NetID via AMI with your supervisor's approval. Directions below.
  • The format is XX12345A.
  • Admin-Netid-Request-SelfService.pdf
• Determine the role needed. The full list of account permissions is in the attachment: Canvas Account Permissions. 
  • SysEd (typically for instructional designers and technologists assisting faculty)
  • PrgDir, CrsDir, AcadCoach, AsmtMgr (faculty, program directors, program support staff)
• Determine to which account you need administrative access. The full list of accounts and sub-accounts in the attachment: Canvas Accounts. 

End State / Outcome

When all steps are completed, you will have administrative access to the requested Canvas accounts. In order to access the accounts, you will need to login to Canvas with your admin NetID. Your admin NetID should ONLY be used for administrative duties. Any teaching or learning should be done with your regular NetID. 

How to Steps

1. Submit the Request Form - Request Canvas Admin Access. You will need to be signed into the client portal to access this form.  
   • Note: You will not be able to submit this form without an admin NetID. Please be sure you have your admin NetID before starting the request form.
2. The Canvas Administrator will complete the necessary steps to create your new admin account in Canvas and assign it the requested permissions.
3. You will then be able to access the requested Canvas accounts.
4. Be sure to updated your admin NetID password when you update your regular Net ID password, as you will not get reminders. 
5. Notify the Canvas Administrator about any changes in your access (i.e. you leave the university or change positions).