Google Drive Integration in Canvas

All users can easily access their Google Drive files directly in Canvas as well as leverage the usability of Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Users can still access their Google Drive files outside of Canvas.

Accessing Google Drive in Canvas

Rich Content Editor Access Google Drive anywhere the rich content editor is available. Learn more.	Course Menu Access Google Drive from the course navigation if enabled. Learn more.	Assignments Access Google Drive as an external tool submission type. Learn more.	Collaborations Access Google Drive to collaborate on Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides. Learn more.

Authorize/Disconnect your Google Drive

You will be asked to sign into your Google account the first time you access Google Drive in Canvas.

• Authorize the Google Drive integration with your WCPSS Google account.
• Disconnect the Google Drive integration if you authorized the wrong Google account.
• Instructions for authorization and disconnecting (PDF).

Important Notes

• Users can still access and manage files directly in Google Drive.
• Functionality for Google Forms is not currently not part of this tool.
• Submitting an assignment creates a snapshot in time of the item when submitted.

Troubleshooting

1. Disconnect the Google Drive integration (PDF).
2. Sign out of all Google accounts, personal and work.
3. Clear your browser cache, cookies, and history (ctrl+shift+del for Chrome and Firefox).
4. Authorize the Google Drive integration with your WCPSS Google account (PDF).

Resources

• View Google Drive Files
• Google Drive Collaborations
• Google Drive Cloud Assignments
• Link or Embed Google Drive Content