Canvas Guest and Temporary accounts are approved according to Montclair’s Canvas administration. Once your guest/temp account is approved, you will receive an email regarding your account via the email address you provided.
Configure your Canvas Guest/Temp Account
- To complete the configuration of your guest/temp account, click the registration link provided in the email to access the password creation page.
- To set your password, enter your desired password in the password field and enable the agreement checkbox. Click the “Register” button to complete the process.
- After setting your password, go to the Canvas (montclair.edu/canvas) webpage then click on the “Guest/Temp Login” button located on the right side of your screen.
- Enter your entire email address (ex. youremail@example.com) in the NetID field when prompted, along with the password you created, then click “Log In.”
Reset Your Canvas Guest/Temp Account Password
If you’ve already configured your guest/temp account and need to reset your password please follow the steps below.
- Click on the “Reset Guest Password” link located below the “Stay signed in” checkbox and to the left of the “Log In” button.
- You will be prompted to enter your “MSU NetID,” however please enter the email address (ex. youremail@example.com) associated with your Canvas access.
- After inputting your email, click the “Request Password” button on the bottom right side of your screen.
- You will be prompted with a message from Montclair Canvas regarding a password confirmation including a link to reset your password. Please click on the link and follow the instructions provided.
