The Canvas Inbox is a messaging tool used to communicate with a course, a group, an individual student, or a group of students. You can use the Inbox to communicate with others in your course.
Notes:
- Messages sent through Canvas are not email messages. The Canvas messaging tool is a self-contained system where messages are stored inside Canvas.
- Users display in the Inbox once they have an active enrollment in the course, and you cannot send messages in a course unless it is published.
- Once a course has concluded, you can no longer message students in that course.
When would I use the Inbox?
Use the Inbox to:
- Send a message to someone in your course or group
- Send a message to yourself (displays in your Sent folder)
- Reply to messages from others in your course
- Filter conversations by course or type
- View and reply to assignment submission comments
Additional resources:
How do I use the Inbox as an instructor?
How do I use the Inbox as a student?