How do I connect Google Drive with my Canvas course?

You will learn how Google Drive web service allows you to integrate Canvas with your Google Drive account. All users can authorize their Google Drive account for access to Google collaborations and assignment uploads.

Note: Google Drive integration is currently enabled in all courses, but only available to faculty and staff.

Follow these steps after you have added the Google Drive course navigation item to your course to authorize the connection between Canvas and Google Drive.

Google Drive is selected

2. Click the "AUTHORIZE" button.

AUTHORIZE button selected

3. Select your CSUF account to authorize.

It is recommended to use your CSUF Google Drive account.

You may also use a private google account. Click "Use another account" to do so.

CSUF fullerton email address selected

4. Click on Continue.

Continue button (1)

5. Tick the services you want to allow.

Services selected

6. Click on Continue.

Continue button (2)

7. You now have access to your Google Drive within Canvas.

Google drive displays witin Canvas

Article Summary

You have now learned how to connect Google Drive to your course in Canvas.