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# Connecting your LMS (Canvas)

# Connecting to your LMS (Canvas)

### Objective
This video outlines the steps to connect to Canvas using the EssayGrader platform, ensuring a seamless integration for importing and grading essays.

### For more detail
* [Step 7 - Connect your LMS - Canvas](https://help.essaygrader.ai/en-us/article/step-7-connect-your-lms-canvas-gd2fla/)

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### Key Steps

**Step 1: Access Canvas URL** 0:01
* Open your web browser and navigate to Canvas.
* Copy the URL from the address bar.
* Open the EssayGrader application.
* Paste the copied URL into the Canvas URL text box.

**Step 2: Create an Access Token** 0:16
* In Canvas, locate the account settings by clicking on 'Account'.
* Select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.
* Scroll down the Settings page until you find the 'New Access Token' button.

**Step 3: Generate the Access Token** 0:30
* Click on the 'New Access Token' button.
* In the Purpose field, enter 'EssayGrader'.
* Click on 'Generate Token'.
* Once the token is generated, copy the token displayed at the top.

**Step 4: Complete the Integration** 0:30
* Return to the EssayGrader application.
* Paste the copied access token into the access token text box.
* Click on 'Continue Import Details' to finalize the connection.

### Cautionary Notes
* Ensure that you have the necessary permissions in Canvas to create an access token.
* Keep your access token secure and do not share it with unauthorized users.

### Tips for Efficiency
* Bookmark the Canvas URL for quick access in the future.
* Consider creating a template for the access token purpose to save time on future integrations.