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Canvas - How do I edit my profile in my user account?
Some institutions may enable a feature in Canvas called Profiles. Profiles allow you to update your name, preferred contact methods, and any personal links for your account. Your profile information can be viewed by all users in your courses.
Note: If you do not see the Profiles tab in your user navigation menu, this feature has not been enabled for your institution.
Edit Profile
Click the Edit Profile button.
Edit Profile Picture
To upload a profile picture, click the profile picture icon. Learn more about how to upload a profile picture.
Note: Profile pictures are a separate permission from profiles. If you do not see a placeholder picture, your institution has not enabled this feature.
Add Contact Methods
If you have connected to any web services, click the checkbox underneath the web service to indicate how you wish to be contacted via that service [1]. To add additional services, click the Manage Registered Services link. Please note that any selected services will not be shared with other course/group members unless you have previously selected the sharing checkbox in the Manage Registered Services page.
The Discussion icon [2] automatically appears as a contact method for Admins so users can contact them through Canvas Conversations. It cannot be selected by any other uses.
Note: As created in your user profile, email addresses do not appear as a contact method and are only used for Canvas notifications. Canvas users should contact each other via Conversations.
Edit Bio
Type your biography in the bio field. You can add hobbies and interesting facts about yourself.
View Updated Profile
View the newly created profile.
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