Canvas provides a default of 1000 mb of storage for each course. If you run into a file storage limit, first email TLC@lasell.edu to see if there are alternative ways to share the file. If not, we will look for other ways to ensure you can share the files you need. Read below to learn about managing your files in Canvas, and how you can manage/restrict student access where necessary:

Organizing and Searching your File Storage

In Canvas, you will be able to store document files, PDF files, and other important files online. Canvas stores your files into three separate areas. It also offers you a search bar to look for specific files when needed:

User Files: Overview of all files in every one of your courses
Course Files: All the files in a specific course
Group Files: Not always used, but basically a specific space where a group can share files

You can organize files in any group into nested folders, and you can preview them from within Canvas. To learn more, watch the video below, or review the following guides:

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Managing Permissions for your Files

Keep in mind, students can access course files by default. If you’re planning to upload answer keys or other sensitive files, make sure to either restrict them. You can also customize navigation so that the files page is not accessible to students. Visit the appropriate guide below to learn how to do this: