Use the Add External URL feature to add links to external websites to your Modules.

When adding an External URL to a Module, the dialog box includes an option to load the URL in a new browser tab. When this option is selected, Canvas will display the page to students outside of Canvas. If the External URL is part of a Module Requirement, Canvas will also register the progression so that the Module footer will appear and allow the student to advance to the next Module item.

When this option is not selected, the content is embedded in an iFrame for easy viewing. However, some sites have disabled embedding and require users to open the content in a new window. Users can open the link in a new window by right-clicking the link and selecting the option to view in a new window or tab.

Tutorial Video

Adding External Links to Modules

Written Procedures

Add an External Link to a Module