On-Demand Resources
Need Help with Canvas?
We offer several types of support for Canvas. Choose the option that best fits your needs:
24/7 Canvas Help
Live Chat with Canvas Support! Need quick help with Canvas features (like settings, course imports, assignments, or navigation)? The fastest way to get support is through Canvas Live Chat or the Phone Hotline.
How to access: Log in to Canvas, click the Help button on the left-side navigation menu, and choose a support option.
Trouble Logging In to Canvas?
The UM IT Help Desk is available Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5PM Mountain Time (Excluding University Holidays) to help with Canvas login issues and general tech support:
- Call (406) 243-HELP(4357)
UM-Specific Canvas Issues
For help with accessing course content, merging course rosters, enrolling users, managing incompletes, and other UM-specific Canvas needs, through the UM Solutions Center.
One-on-One Course Help
with an Instructional Designer to get personalized support on course design, content setup, and instructional strategies in Canvas.

New to Canvas?
UM Canvas Essentials
Sign in to your Canvas account to access . This introduction to designing in Canvas is available as a self-paced online course or guided live training. Check Griz Hub for live training dates.
First Day Ready Pathway
Access this Canvas resource from the Training Services Portal under HELP in your .

Live Webinars & Workshops
UMOnline Canvas Fridays - Faculty Workshops
These virtual workshops will occur most Fridays from 12:30-1:30pm. The first half of these learning sessions will provide a focused training on using Canvas or teaching online followed by a more informal meeting for questions and discussion.
Canvas Course Building Workshop
These in-person workshops will give you hands-on experience building and updating your course(s) in Canvas.
See the for dates and registration details for the upcoming trainings.
Canvas Training Services Portal
Self-paced and live training accessible from the HELP button of your .