What Happens to Your Canvas Parent Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Data
Assignments, grades, course materials
Account
School-managed via Instructure
Contact
School IT department
Step-by-Step Guide
Notify the school
Contact the school to report the death. Canvas accounts are managed by the institution and will be deactivated as part of their process.
Estimated time: 10 min
Download grades and coursework
Before closure, download grade reports, assignments, and any important course materials from the Canvas parent portal.
Estimated time: 15 min
Transfer observer access
If a surviving parent needs observer access, ask the school to set up a new Canvas parent account linked to the student.
Estimated time: 10 min
Document Now Checklist
- Canvas parent login
- School name
- Student name and courses
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If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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