Add Non-UM Users

External users (those without a U-M uniqname) can be added to Canvas courses with the Canvas Course Manager tool. New external users who have never accessed Canvas will receive information by email to help them select a login method.

Who Can Add Non-UM Users

• Root Account Administrator
• Sub-Account Administrator
• Support Consultant
• Teachers and other course managers who normally have access to the People tool

How to Add Non-UM Users

External users can be added one at time by typing in the user's email address and other information, or in bulk by using a CSV file.

Adding External Users One at a Time

1. Click the Add Non U-M Users button on the Canvas Course Manager landing page.
2. Choose the “Add One User Manually” option, and click Select.
3. Enter the user's email address and click Search.
4. If the user is not found in Canvas, you will be prompted to enter their first and last names.
5. Choose a user role from the dropdown menu.
6. Select a section to add the user to by clicking on one of the section name tiles. User can only be added to one section with this tool.
7. Click Submit.

Adding Multiple External Users to a Single Section with a CSV File

1. Click the Add Non U-M Users button on the Canvas Course Manager landing page.
2. Choose the “Add multiple users by uploading a CSV” option, and click Select.
3. Click on the course section you would like to add the external users to, then click Select.
4. Download the example CSV file, if needed.
5. Prepare and save your CSV file following the onscreen instructions for header and row content.
6. Drag and drop, or click the link to upload your saved CSV file.
7. CSV file data is presented for you to review. Verify the results, and click Submit.