Canvas (Students) - Creating a Lucid Account and Connecting it to Canvas

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The Lucid integration in Canvas is available to all UW-Green Bay students and instructors. This article includes instructions for students using Lucid for the first time in a Canvas page or assignment who need to create a Lucid account.

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If this is the first time you have ever used Lucid or have been assigned a Lucid whiteboard activity in Canvas, you will need to create a Lucid account and connect it to Canvas. 

  1. Locate the Lucid activity that your instructor has either embedded into a Canvas Page or created as a Canvas Assignment and shared with you in a Canvas module.
  2. Activate your Lucid account by confirming you are 13 years or older. Select Yes, and then Next.

    Lucid sign-up screen prompting students to select their role and confirm they are 13 years or older.
  3. On the next screen, select the Sign up button to automatically create your Lucid account. You will then be directed to finish your registration and link your Lucid account with Canvas.

    Lucid welcome screen with options to log in or select the sign up button at the bottom to create an account.
  4. Complete the registration by clicking Register and then Continue on the next screen to be redirected to the Lucid activity in Canvas.

    Lucid registration screen. Use the register button at the bottom of the screen to complete registration.

Related Resources

Students can learn more about Lucid tools and features with the Getting Started with Lucidspark in Canvas: A guide for students.

Getting Support

Users can get technical support from the Lucid Help Center.

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The Lucid integration in Canvas is available to all UW-Green Bay students and instructors. This article includes instructions for students using Lucid for the first time in a Canvas page or assignment who need to create a Lucid account.

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