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How do I link to a Kanopy video in my course?

You will learn how to link a Kanopy video in your course in Canvas.

1. Locate the desired video at https://kanopy.com/fullerton

Note that you will see that you are in the Cal State Fullerton section of Kanopy.

kanopy.com/fullerton website
Learn how to log in to the Cal State Fullerton Kanopy section

Follow these steps to learn how to log in to the CSUF Library which allows entry to the CSUF section of Kanopy.

1.1. Click on the 'Visit the Fullerton Collection' button.

VISIT THE FULLERTON COLLECTION button

1.2. Click on the Log in to Fullerton button

Login to Fullerton selected

1.3. Enter your standard CSUF username and password.

Note that the CSUF Library page opens. You can safely enter your CSUF username and password.

CSUF portal login

1.4. You are now logged in to the CSUF section of Kanopy.

CSUF section of Kanopy.com

2. Once you have found the video, click on Share.

People say I'm crazy video webpage

Tip: You can either create an external link or embed the video directly in a Canvas Page.

Copy Link button

4. Click on the + icon.

+ icon in module

5. Use the dropdown menu to select External URL.

External URL selected

6. Paste the URL you got from Kanopy.

URL field
Page Name field

8. Click on Add Item.

Add Item button

Be sure to test the link.

HyperLink is now available

Article Summary

You have now learned how to post a link to a Kanopy video in your course in Canvas.