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Is Canvas down?

Is Canvas down?

Find out the current status of Canvas based on user reports.

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Canvas is online

There are no reports of the service outage.
Canvas logins, courses, and assignments should be working normally.

We determine Canvas status by collecting and analyzing user reports within the last 24 hours and update the service status every 30 minutes.

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If Canvas is not working, you can report it here.

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Canvas outage history and causes

See the most recent incidents that made people ask why is Canvas down, how long they lasted, and what caused them.

Major Canvas outages and their causes

Canvas services can sometimes be unavailable to users.
Here are a few notable examples:

  • January 29, 2026

    There were reports of slow performance and time out issues with Canvas. The firm detected the problem, implemented a solution, and counted the event as having been solved in the morning.

  • January 28, 2026

    Canvas users experienced poor performance, with some services remaining in queued or in progress status and New Quizzes being impacted.

  • October 20, 2025

    One of the biggest outages in Amazon web services (AWS) brought down Canvas to schools and universities in the United States and other parts of the world. Students were unable to log in, view their dashboards and submit work over a couple of hours.

Canvas Not Working for You? It Might Not Be an Outage

If Canvas appears online but courses, assignments, uploads, or messages still fail to load, the issue may be local rather than a platform-wide outage. Browser cache, school login settings, file upload limits, DNS problems, or network restrictions can affect dashboard access, submissions, and course materials.

Common Reasons Canvas Stops Working

  • Browser cache or outdated app version
  • Course dashboard or assignment loading problems
  • Upload errors or unsupported file formats
  • DNS issues affecting platform access
  • School login, account, or permission errors

How to Fix Canvas Access Issues

  • Refresh Canvas or restart the app
  • Clear browser cache or app data
  • Check your internet connection and reconnect to Wi-Fi
  • Try a supported browser or smaller file upload
  • Log out and sign back in through your school portal
  • Use VeePN if DNS problems or ISP restrictions affect access

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How our status checker works?

Our tool analyzes user-reported issues over the past 24 hours to calculate the status of each service every 30 minutes.

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We calculate a baseline based on average reports for each service

  • <50%

    If reports are below 50%,
    the status is "Online"

  • 50-75%

    If reports are higher than 50% but lower than 75%, the status is "Partial Outage"

  • >75%

    If reports exceed a 75% threshold,
    the status is "Down"

What to Do If the Service Is Down

Here are steps you need to take if you can’t access a necessary service:

  • Check Your Connection

    Check Your Connection

    Make sure your Internet connection is stable.

  • Restart Your Device

    Restart Your Device

    This can often resolve temporary issues.

  • Contact Support

    Contact Support

    If the issue persists, reach out to the service’s customer support.

  • Try VeePN

    Try VeePN

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if Canvas is down right now?

Start with this page and the official status page. When a large number of people report it simultaneously, it is most likely a real failure and not just your laptop that has a glitch.

Why is Canvas not working on my device?

When Canvas doesn't work only to you, it is often a local problem. You could have a Wi-Fi that is not stable, have a disorganized browser cache, or have an extension that is breaking logins. In case other users also complain, it is possible that it is Canvas outage.

When will Canvas be back up?

For most incidents, Canvas comes back once the platform team resolves the root cause, and updates appear on the status page as they go. If you’re stuck refreshing and thinking when will Canvas be back up, check the latest incident note and timestamp. That’s usually the most accurate signal.

Is Canvas still down if the site loads but features fail?

Sometimes Canvas loads, but uploads, quizzes, or grades feel frozen. That can still count as “down” in real life because the part you need is broken. Check Canvas server status and the incident list to see if a specific feature is affected.

What to do if the Canvas app is not working while the web version works?

In the event that the Canvas application fails, yet the browser one operates, you can also verify to upgrade the application and log out and back in, and use mobile data rather than Wi-Fi networks.