The video above shows how to add a profile picture, a private email and how to change your language settings.

Please note that you cannot change neither your name nor your password inside Canvas at Umeå university.

To change your password go to
https://www.servicedesk.its.umu.se/ForgotAccountDetails/Default.aspx
If you are a Swedish citizen and have a new name it should be registered at Skatteverket. The university will use your registered name.

Profile Picture

Navigation to find settings

To change your profile picture click on your account link and then the Settings link.

To add or modify your profile picture, click the edit profile picture icon.

You can upload your image in three different ways.

Upload a Picture from your computer. Click on select an image and find the image you want to use. If you need to crop your image, drag one of the boxes around the circle to resize.
Take a Picture using your computer camera.
Import an image from the existing gravatar account.

Settings

edit settings in profile

To edit the remainder of your user settings click on edit settings and then you can change your language and your timezone. Dont forget to click on update settings.

Profile settings

Please note that you cannot change neither your name nor your password inside Canvas at Umeå university !

For detailed instructions please see Canvas Student Guide at https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10701

QUESTIONS? Contact Umeå university support. We need your name, the course name and a detailed description of the problem.