Create an instructor signing link when a Canvas course is created
Start instructor paperwork with an embedded BoldSign request link that can be shared through your chosen process.
Trigger
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Action
Create Embedded Request Link
Tool to create an embedded request link. Use after specifying title and signers to generate an embeddable URL for in-app document preparation and sending.
Why this helps
Creating a signing link after every new course adds another setup step to course onboarding.
- Prompt a signing link as a course is created.
- Reduce repeated setup for instructor paperwork.
- Keep the course onboarding task connected to a specific request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and BoldSign once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis the title, prepared document, and signers for the embedded request link to create.
- 4Pick New Course Created for User as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real course and verify the link details before sharing it.
Questions about this workflow
Does the link create or send the document?
The listed action creates an embedded request link after specifying a title and signers. Prepare the document details and review the generated link before sharing.
Can it infer the signers?
Use signer details returned by Canvas or specify them in your instruction. Confirm the names and addresses in a real test.
When this happens · Trigger
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