Logging Into Canvas

Getting to Canvas

  1. Open a browser (Note: Firefox and Chrome work best).
  2. Go to LWTech.edu
  3. Hover over the Students tab at the top.
  4. Look below the Access heading in the dropdown menu. Select Canvas.
    Link to Canvas from the LWTech website under the student tab.

Logging In

At the Canvas login window, type in:

  1. Your student email address (s-first.last@lwtech.edu)
    • Note: If you do not know your student email address, call the IT Help Desk at (425) 739-8100 x8603. Please be ready will your LionsLink number so that we can verify your identity.
    • Note: The login format for employees is first.last@lwtech.edu.
      Screenshot of sign into Canvas Window
  2. Your password
    • Note: This password is the same one you use to log in to Webmail, school devices, and the school wifi. It is NOT the same as your LionsLink/ctcLink password.
    • If you do not know your password, click on the Password Reset Tool under the Access heading.
      Screenshot of Sign Into Canvas WIndow

After Logging In

  1. Click the Sign in button. This will either take you to the:
    • Terms of Service window
    • Stay signed in window
    • Canvas window

Terms of Service Window

If you get the Update Terms of Service window: Read the Terms of Service and decide if you want to select the I Agree check box and click on the Submit button.
Screenshot of Updated Terms of Service Canvas window

Stay Signed In Window

If you get the Stay signed in? window IT Services suggests: Select the Don’t show this again check box and click the No button.

If you agreed to the Terms of Services, you should now be logged into Canvas.
Screenshot of Stay signed in? Window

Canvas Window

Congratulations, you are logged in to Canvas! If you have additional questions, you can learn more about Canvas on the e-Learning page.

Screenshot of Canvas dashboard