Disclaimer: This news item was originally posted on Friday, Apr 24, 2020. Its content may no longer be timely or accurate.

Canvas: SMS Notifications Deprecated

Posted: 08:18:38, Friday, Apr 24, 2020   Expiration: 08:18:38, Thursday, Apr 30, 2020  

On May 2,2020, all SMS notification types in Canvas are deprecated except Announcements and Grading notification types. Remaining notification types can be enabled through other communication channels.

When users open their Notification Preferences page, all SMS options are disabled except announcements and grading notification types. Announcements notifications include new announcements in a course. Grading notifications include assignment graded and submission grade changed
Any unsupported notification type includes a tooltip that notifies users appropriately.

Users can set up other communication channels according to their preferences and also use the Canvas mobile apps.

-- UWSA DLE: Karla Clausen

Created: 10:14:31, Thursday, Apr 23, 2020 (by Karla C.)
Updated: 10:14:31, Thursday, Apr 23, 2020 (by Karla C.)