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title: "Learning Management System (Canvas) - QuickStart"
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Canvas, a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) connects students and faculty to their Cal Poly coursework on both desktop and mobile devices.  
  
[Canvas support](https://canvassupport.calpoly.edu/) is provided by the Center for Teaching Learning and Technology. [Learn more](https://ctlt.calpoly.edu/).

## Students

- [Log in to Canvas](https://canvas.calpoly.edu/) | [How to Login](https://canvassupport.calpoly.edu/how-login)
- [Support](https://canvassupport.calpoly.edu/StudentSupport) | [FAQ](https://canvassupport.calpoly.edu/studentFAQ)
- [Student Guide](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/tkb-p/student)
- <span style="color: #333333">[Canvas Mobile Apps Guide](https://community.canvaslms.com/community/answers/guides/mobile-guide)</span>
- [Canvas Community](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student/gh-p/student)

## Faculty

- [Log in to Canvas](https://canvas.calpoly.edu/)
- [Support](https://canvassupport.calpoly.edu/home) | [FAQ](https://canvassupport.calpoly.edu/frequently-asked-questions-faq)
- [One-Stop Shop](https://canvassupport.calpoly.edu/one-stop-shop)
- [Instructor Guide](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/tkb-p/Instructor)
- [Course Checklist](https://canvassupport.calpoly.edu/canvas-course-checklist)
- <span style="color: #333333">[Canvas Mobile Apps Guide](https://community.canvaslms.com/community/answers/guides/mobile-guide)</span>
- [Canvas Community](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor/gh-p/instructor)
- [CTLT Teaching Resources](https://ctlt.calpoly.edu/teaching-resources)

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