While Flint supports Single Sign-On (SSO) via Microsoft and Google, we do not currently offer Canvas-specific SSO integration. However, you can still provide students and teachers with a simple, consistent path to access Flint by adding a direct link to Flint in your Canvas course navigation. Using Canvas’s Redirect Tool, this external link will appear as a tab in the course sidebar, giving users one-click access to Flint from within Canvas.
Steps to Add an External Link Using the Redirect Tool
Navigate to Settings:
Go to your Canvas course and click on “Settings” in the left-hand navigation.Access the Apps Tab:
Click on the “Apps” tab at the top of the Settings page.Find the Redirect Tool:
In the filter/search box, type “Redirect” and select the Redirect Tool (it looks like a blue arrow icon).Add the App:
Click “+Add App.”Configure the Link:
Name: Enter the text you want to appear in the course navigation (e.g., Go to Flint).
URL Redirect: Paste the full Flint URL you want to link to.
Show in Course Navigation: ✅ Check this box to make the link visible in the course menu.
Force open in new tab: ✅ It’s recommended to check this so the link opens in a new browser tab.
Add the App:
Click “Add App” to save your settings.Adjust Navigation Order (Optional):
Go back to the “Navigation” tab in Settings.
Drag and drop your newly added link to the desired position in the course sidebar.
Save Changes:
Don’t forget to click the “Save” button at the bottom of the page.
Your new Flint link should now appear in the left-hand course navigation. When students or teachers click it, they’ll be taken directly to the Flint platform (in a new tab, if selected), creating a simple and consistent workflow from Canvas to Flint.
🎥 Need a visual walkthrough? Watch this quick video on how to add a custom link in Canvas navigation: Watch Video Tutorial
⚠️ Please note: This is a third-party video not produced or maintained by Flint. While the general process remains accurate, steps or visuals may differ slightly depending on your Canvas version or institution’s settings.