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How do I deploy Soomo’s Canvas app?
How do I deploy Soomo’s Canvas app?

LMS administrator instructions for deploying Soomo’s Canvas app

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Written by Soomo Support
Updated over a week ago

Who is this article for?

LMS administrators

Where do I learn more about the Soomo/LMS integration?

To get started deploying Soomo’s Canvas app, follow the steps below. If you have any questions along the way, please don’t hesitate to contact our LMS specialist at lms@soomolearning.com.

1. Turn on the Soomo Learning Webtext Tool LTI 1.3 inherited key

  • Navigate to the Developer Keys page in the Admin menu and click the Inherited tab at the top of the page.

  • Find the Soomo Learning Webtext Tool LTI 1.3 Key with the ID 170000000000770 and set it to On.

  • Note: To find the key, you may need to click Show All Keys at the bottom of the page.

2. Add the new app configuration

Within the root or subaccount in which you’d like to install the integration tool,
select Settings in the left sidebar, navigate to the App menu, and click View App Configurations.

Arrow pointing to Settings in the Canvas side menu and another arrow pointing to the View App Configuration button.

Then add an app by clicking the Add App button and selecting By Client ID in the Configuration Type drop-down menu.

Add app dialog showing with prompt to enter Client ID

Add the Client ID 170000000000770 and click Submit. Then click Install.

3. Share the deployment ID with Soomo

After creating the app, click the gear icon and the Deployment ID button. Copy the Deployment ID shown in the pop-up window and share it with lms@soomolearning.com.

Screenshot showing right-click on the info bar to the far right of the Soomo Learning Webtext Tool LTI 1.3

Once this is complete, the app is ready for the instructor to use in their Canvas course.

If you would like to download these instructions as a PDF, click here.

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Next step:

Soomo will reach out to the instructor with instructions. You can also view our How do I link my Canvas course to the webtext? Help Center article with next steps for instructors.


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