Canvas API access tokens provide access to Canvas resources through the Canvas API. Access tokens for third-party applications must be requested and will undergo a security review prior to approval.
If this request is regarding a new Canvas integration (LTI), please consult the "New Canvas Integration Request" article in the Northwestern Knowledge Base before proceeding.
Canvas tokens align with Canvas permissions. Using the Canvas API allows the access token holder to access the same Canvas resources as the account which created it. API calls require authorization and are made on behalf of an authorized user’s account.
When a new token is created, it must be included as a URL query parameter in any API calls made to Canvas.
Please note that because of the additional security review, requests for new Canvas API access tokens can take a week or more to process. A member of Teaching and Learning Technologies will confirm receipt of the request and will establish a timeline for the review in their initial communication. Not all requests will be approved.
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How to Request Service
To request a new Canvas API access token, complete the form linked from the button in the upper right corner of the page.