The Redirect Tool in Canvas is a feature that allows instructors to add custom links to either internal or external websites directly in the course navigation menu. This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to add the Redirect Tool to a course in Canvas, enhancing course functionality and streamlining navigation for users.
Steps to add the Redirect Tool
- Select Settings on the course menu.
- Select the Apps tab.
- On the Apps page click the Redirect Tool icon. (Large blue curved arrow.)
- On the External Tools > Redirect Tool page click +Add App.
- Complete the information in the Add App window.
- Title to show in the Course Menu.
- The internal or external url.
- Whether the link should open in Canvas or a new tab.
- Select Show in course menu.
- Click Add App.
- Return to the site Homepage > Course Menu and select the (titled) Redirect Tool to confirm the link is going to the correct source
Sources configured to open in a new window will present the user with a blank Canvas page and an Open in New Tab button.
Positioning the Redirect Tool in the Course Menu
- Select Settings on the course menu.
- Select the Navigation tab.
- Click, hold, and drag to a location in the course menu order.
- Click Save.