Accessing Lucid via Canvas

1. Access Lucid in Canvas

   • Open your course in Canvas.
   • From the course navigation toolbar, click on "Lucid."
     
     

2. Verify your role and age

   • The first time you access Lucid through Canvas, you'll need to verify your details.
   • Confirm your role and indicate if you are over 13 years old. Click "Next" to continue.
     
     

3. Age verification (under 13)

   • If you select that you're under 13, you'll be prompted to enter your birth date.
   • After entering your birth date, click "Next."
     
     

4. Contact your instructor

   • If you're under 13, you’ll need permission to use Lucid. Contact your instructor for assistance.
     
     

5. Connect Lucid to Canvas

   • If you're over 13 or have received permission, click the "Connect" button to link your Lucid account to Canvas.
     
     

6. Log in to Lucid

   • If you already have a Lucid account, click "Log in" to sign in. A new tab will open for you to log in.
   • If you don’t have an account, click "Sign up" and follow the prompts to create a free Lucid account.
     
     

7. Confirm Lucid connection

   • After logging in, your Lucid account name will appear. Click "Connect to Lucid" to finalize the connection.
   • If you need to switch accounts, click "Switch account."
   • Note: If you don’t see the connection page, try refreshing your Canvas tab.
     
     

8. Confirm your Lucid Educational plan

   • Your Lucid account will be upgraded to a free educational plan. Click "Continue" to proceed.
     
     

9. Complete the Canvas to Lucid connection

   • Click "Get Started" to finalize the connection between Canvas and Lucid.
     
     

10. Grant account access

    • A new browser tab will open. Review the access request, then click "Grant Access."
      
      

11. Explore Your Lucid dashboard

    • You’ll be directed to your Lucid Dashboard, where you can create new documents, view your existing ones, and explore ready-to-use templates.
      
      

If you are having trouble activating your Lucid account check out this troubleshooting article. Learn more about your Lucid Dashboard,  Lucidchart, and Lucidspark.